A woman identified as Achungo Nyar Essy has shared her grief online after losing her newborn son shortly after delivery, following a 15-year battle with infertility.
The mother gave birth to her son, named Jibriell Kamau, at 11:46 a.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026. However, the infant passed away hours later.
Social media post draws widespread sympathy
Achungo shared her heartbreak in a public post on Facebook, reflecting on her long journey toward motherhood and her refusal to lose faith.
Key highlights from her tribute include:
Refusal to question faith: “I gave birth today 23rd September at 11:46 am, and my child died,” she wrote. “Today I won’t question God. I will just cry and say… It is well.”
Reflections on long wait: “For 15 years I was barren, you came and my world knew Jesus is still a miracle worker,” she added. “I don’t know why you left as soon as you came, but God has the answers my prince.”
Emotional toll: Describing the loss as leaving behind “a scar, pain, and sorrow,” she asked her late sister to look after her son.
Outpouring of support from online community
The mother’s message triggered a wave of sympathy across social media platforms, with thousands offering condolences and sharing their own experiences with pregnancy loss and infertility.
Commenters offered prayers of comfort and support, commending her resilience during a difficult personal tragedy.
