- October 19 was a dark day for Kenyans; after getting news about the death of former prime minister Raila Odinga, the death of Kimani Mbugua also emerged
- Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko informed Kenyans of the passing away of journalist Kimani, who was in a correctional facility in Mombasa
- The young man was found dead, and his father, Dedan Kimathi, had requested KSh 2.5 million to facilitate his burial
- In an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, Sonko explained his plans to pay Kimani’s funeral bill
The body of journalist Kimani Mbugua has been flown to Nairobi from Mombasa before his burial.
Source: UGC
The airline Kenya Airways transported the former TV journalist’s body from Mombasa to Nairobi with the help of former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko, who paid for the trip and other additional expenses.
What happened to Kimani Mbugua?
The body is now at the Montezuma Monalisa Funeral Home on the Road Thikawhere you are being prepared for burial.
Sonko, in an exclusive interview with TUKO.co.ke, confirmed the news, saying that he was there for Kimani through his personal struggles and is still determined to make sure he gives a proper farewell.
“I have walked with Kimani for a long time, and even in his death, I will still walk with him to make sure he receives the send-off he deserves. It is sad that whatever happened, happened,” said Sonko.
He also said that his Sonko Rescue Team will cover the funeral and related expenses while the family makes final funeral arrangements.
Source: UGC
Kimani died while receiving treatment at a rehabilitation center in Mombasa.
Sonko had kept him there for treatment following a recent relapse. The former journalist had mental health problems for some time.
Netizens console the family of Kimani Mbugua
Here’s what they said:
Jelimo Pascoline:
“It is very sad, thank you very much Mr. Sonko for trying to save his life. God bless you.”
Ray’s Formation:
“It is very sad, may his soul rest in peace. You have done your best, mhesh.”
Agnes Musebi:
“God bless you for taking care of him, may his soul rest in peace.”
Hannah King’oku:
“You and Obina did your best to help this guy, RIP his soul.”
Viva Madiba:
“The crown of golden hearts should have gone to Mike Mbuvi Sonko.”
Joan Murugi:
“Sonko reminds me of the book of Tobit, this is an act of compassion and that is why he is so blessed.”
Ruth Nganga:
“A great man with a kind heart, I have witnessed him helping a woman who fell ill after marriage. She became pregnant when she was diagnosed with diabetes. She lost the child and lost 30 kilograms. He came with his Njoro team to find her in Nairobi for more treatment. He bought a plot and built a two-room house and gave her husband the capital to raise 200 chickens, even though he succumbed to the disease. God bless you very much. May God bless you with Njoro’s work for a long time. See the fruits of their blessed work.”
Will Sonko help the families of Raila’s dead mourners?
Other News, the politician offered to help the families of the victims who were shot at the former prime minister’s viewing Raila Odinga.
Events in the field of Kasarani caused a stir after thousands of mourners turned out to see Raila’s body.
Sonko noted that the victims and their families deserved justice and the least he could do was to help them financially.
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