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- Former Citizen TV journalist Kimani Mbugua has battled severe mental health challenges for four years, prompting public concern over his behavior.
- Kimani’s father provides an update, revealing his son’s current safe environment and detailing the struggles with his mental health, including financial strain and efforts to cover medical expenses by selling his car.
Kimani Mbugua, a former journalist at Citizen TV, has grappled with severe mental health challenges for the past four years, prompting concerns from the public due to his alarming social media behaviors.
In a recent interview with Oga Obinna, his father provided an update, revealing that Kimani is now in a safe environment, residing in an apartment in Makongeni Phase 10, Thika, closely monitored by family and neighbors.
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Despite the current difficulties, Kimani’s father reminisced about his son’s past achievements, highlighting his academic prowess and successful career in journalism.
However, Kimani’s mental health began to deteriorate in February 2020, marked by erratic behavior and substance abuse.
His condition worsened rapidly, leading to hospitalization and subsequent revelations of exposure to harmful substances at a birthday party.
In response to mounting medical expenses, including a bill of nearly Sh600,000, Kimani’s family faced financial strain.
Kimani himself proposed selling his car to cover the costs, illustrating the desperate measures taken to ensure his continued treatment and care.
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The family’s journey with Kimani’s mental health struggles underscores the challenges faced by individuals and their loved ones in navigating such complex issues, shedding light on the importance of support, understanding, and access to mental health resources.