- Gospel singer, Njeru Thiga, recently revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer and needed financial assistance to travel to India for treatment
- During an AIPCA church event in Gatundu North, media personality, MC Kogi Investor, informed President William Ruto about Thiga’s condition
- President Ruto donated KSh 2 million for Thiga’s treatment, which caused various reactions on the internet
President William Ruto has stepped in to help gospel singer Njeru Thiga, who recently revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer.
Source: Facebook
According to his wife, Njambi, the discovery shocked them as previous medical tests only identified digestive problems.
After the news, the philanthropist and gospel singer Muraya peanuts started an online campaign to collect urgent funds for Thiga to receive treatment in India.
For luck Fortunately, the cancer was detected early, which enabled the family to speed up the treatment process.
How did President William Ruto help Njeru Thiga?
On Sunday, December 14, President Ruto appeared at the AIPCA Gatundu North Constituency, Kiambu. MC Kogi Investor welcomed the president and explained Thiga’s condition, even singing one of his psychologically attractive songs.
“Njeru Thiga is one of our artists here in Mount Kenya. The singers have now sent me to you again because you helped us when we were saying goodbye to Betty Bayo by giving us KSh 5 million. The singer is in a bad condition, and we spent the night raising money to take him to India. The singers have sent me to ask you to help us help him,” said Kogi.
Responding to the request, President Ruto promised a generous donation to support Thiga’s treatment.
“Njeru Thiga has cancer? I will give you KSh 2 million; you can come tomorrow,” the president said, something that got cheers from the crowd.
Later, Thiga showed his gratitude on Facebook saying: “May a day like this not come to you my friends. May God protect you,” while sharing videos of kneeling and praying for them.
Feelings of Kenyans on the internet
President Ruto’s timely contribution has caused a lot of reactions from netizens, many of whom have followed Thiga closely.
Some of their comments are:
Jeph Japheth Of JapheticEnt:
“Imagine the SHA being conducted for everyone, not just those who had a relationship with these leaders? This would be strange, otherwise thank you at least the case of Njeru is getting light.”
Marina Wa Ndung’u:
“Wow, this is good, people should stay on the money, it is in Njeru, now he will go to India for treatment.”
Lucy Njoki:
“See friends who think good even when you are far away.”
Margaret Nyambura:
“Bora Njeru Thiga help, @kogi investor be more blessed.”
Eunice Ngugi:
“This is amazing, let’s stay where the money is, good job Kogi Investor.”
Leah Joy:
“This also attracted my attention William Samoei Ruto Mr. President. God bless you. This is the right way, let’s stop discrimination for the sake of our nation.”
Jane Kariuki:
“God bless you, my president… although I don’t know how others have been helped. Healing is your medicine, Njeru Thiga.. God protect us.”
Source: Facebook
What happened to Betty Bayo?
TUKO.co.ke previously reported that he is a gospel singer Betty Bayo He died after being diagnosed with an advanced form of blood cancer.
He died while being treated at the Kenyatta National Hospital.
She is survived by her husband Tash and two children, Sky Victor and Danivictor, who she had during her previous marriage to Pastor Victor Kanyari.
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