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When will I die? Paralysed woman counts down to her end

Margaret Achola in her home in Kisian village, Kisumu West constituency. [Denish Ochieng, Standard]

Margaret Achola stares at a large white wall clock propped up next to her bed as its three hands steadily sweep across its face.

The clock was a gift and has been Ms Achola’s faithful companion as life turns bleaker with each passing year.

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