Bindura Family Appeals for US$10,000 to Save Boy Born Without Male Genitalia
BINDURA — The family of four-year-old Junior Nyakudya, from Nyakudya Village in Bindura, is appealing to the public to help raise US$10,000 for urgent reconstructive surgery in India.
Junior was born without male genitalia due to a rare congenital condition and now passes urine through his @nus — a complication that has severely affected his health and quality of life.
He was diagnosed with a rare condition known as cloacal malformation, a developmental defect in which the urinary tract, rectum, and reproductive organs fail to form separately.
In recent months, his condition has worsened, with painful abdominal swelling caused by waste buildup. His mother, Lydia Makisi, says the child often goes for several days without relief.
“We live in constant worry. Junior’s stomach swells painfully, and we often have to rush him to the clinic. We kindly appeal to the public for support — our son is suffering, and we truly cannot manage this on our own,” she said.
Although gender confirmation tests verified he is male, the family later learnt that corrective surgery would require advanced procedures that are not available in Zimbabwe.
They have since been referred to a specialist hospital in India, which quoted US$10,000 for the life-changing operation — an amount far beyond their means.
His father, Remigio Nyakudya, the village head, told reporters that they have exhausted all local options and are now reaching out to the public for help.
“We are appealing to churches, the corporate community, and well-wishers across Zimbabwe. Junior is in constant pain. He just wants to live like other children,” said Nyakudya.
According to Ignite Media Zimbabwe, the family first came forward in 2020 after Junior’s condition was discovered shortly after birth.
Ms Makisi, who delivered him prematurely at seven months while en route to Manhenga Clinic, noticed the anomaly while changing his nappy.
He was later transferred to Bindura Hospital, and subsequently to Sally Mugabe Central Hospital, where medical teams confirmed the severity of the case.
Even raising the initial US$130 for diagnostic tests posed a significant challenge for the family at the time.
Now four years old, Junior is described as bright and cheerful, but his worsening health has kept him from starting school or enjoying the simple joys of childhood.
Doctors have indicated that full construction of his reproductive organs will only be possible around the ages of 17 or 18 making the current surgery essential to stabilise his condition and preserve his dignity in the meantime.
In line with traditional beliefs, Chief Masembura confirmed that spirit mediums are being consulted to help interpret the cause of the condition and guide possible remedies.
“We believe this kind of condition may carry spiritual meaning. That is why we are consulting our traditional healers, and as a community, we are committed to supporting the family in every way possible,” he said.
The Nyakudya family says they are not asking for a miracle — only for a chance to give their son relief from pain, and hope for a dignified life.
Donations can be made by contacting the family directly on 0789 414 066. Every contribution, no matter how small, brings them closer to securing the surgery Junior desperately needs.
