- Nick Wambugu, a BBC videographer associated with Blood Parliament, died on January 7 after a rare blood disorder
- Wambugu and three other filmmakers had been arrested for alleged involvement in this article, which they denied
- His death coincided with a trial at the Mountain Law Courts, prompting a 40-second silence in his honour.
The nation continues to mourn BBC videographer Nick Wambugu, who was linked to the BBC’s Blood Parliament documentary.
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Wambugu died on Wednesday, January 7, after battling Hypocellular Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MDS), a rare and cruel condition where the bone marrow fails to produce enough healthy blood cells.
Why was Nick Wambugu arrested?
The award-winning filmmaker rose to fame for his work on Blood Parliament, a deeply emotional documentary that captured the imagination protest led by General Z and drew international attention to Kenyan civil activism.
In May 2025, Wambugu and three other filmmakers were arrested for allegedly participating in the production of the documentary.
Wambugu and the BBC strongly denied the allegations, insisting that neither he nor his team contributed to the project.
At the time of his death, Wambugu was facing court charges related to the article and was scheduled to appear in court with three of his colleagues on January 7, the same day he died.
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Did Nick Wambugu’s court session continue?
Despite his absence, the trial continued at the Milimani Law Courts, with his lawyer, Ian Mutiso, appearing alongside three other accused filmmakers: Chris Wamae, Brian Adagala and Markdenver Karubiu.
Journalist Mwangi Kirubi went to X to inform the public about the case, revealing that moments of silence were observed out of respect for Wambugu.
“We observed 40 seconds of silence in honor of Nick Wambugu during the hearing of their case at the Milimani Law Courts today. Nick was laid to rest early this morning in a Nairobi hospital. The Kenya Directorate of Criminal Investigation has charged Nick Wambugu, Chris Wamae, Brian Adagala and Markdenver Karubiu with false publication in the BBC Blood Parliament article,” Kirubi wrote.
The gesture touched many Kenyans, who filled the comments section with messages of condolence and respect.
@wgathu:
“My heart goes out to #NickRIP. The questions continue. What exactly happened to him? Was he sick before he was captured? Any history of a strange illness? “Because the hunter has learned to shoot without missing, the birds must learn to fly without landing.” The sages said Be very sorry!”
@Jennifer:
“I, too, join you in paying my respects to a talented and deserving young man, Nick Wambugu. I’m so sorry that your courage came at a time and place where hatred for the truth has been rectified. Thank you to the community and all Kenyans. Rest in peace, Nick Wambugu.”
@kavsmaina:
“Oh no. Let the ancestors receive him with love.”
@Devart6:
“Nick fought the battle and kept the faith. May he rest in strength!”
How did Nick Wambugu’s lawyer cry for him?
Earlier, Wambugu’s lawyer paid an emotional tribute to the deceased filmmaker.
Mutiso described Wambugu as a man of purpose.
He showed the honor of knowing him and representing him in court.
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