Sonko Offers To Take Kimani Mbugua To Better Facility, Clear Rent Arrears For Struggling Journalist

• Mike Sonko has stepped forward to assist journalist Kimani Mbugua by offering to transfer him to a better medical facility
• Sonko revealed that he had consulted with Kimani Mbugua's parents and that he would settle Mbugua’s outstanding bills at Mathari Hospital
• The plan includes transferring Mbugua to Mombasa Women’s Hospital, currently home to Conjestina Achieng

Former Nairobi governor Mike Sonko has extended a helping hand to journalist Kimani Mbugua, who has been grappling with mental health challenges.

What help has Sonko offered for Kimani Mbugua?

Sonko's pledge outlined a comprehensive plan to alleviate Mbugua's difficulties by facilitating his transfer to a superior medical facility.

The pledge, made through his X handle, revealed that after consulting with Mbugua's parents, Sonko committed to settling the journalist's outstanding bills at Mathari Hospital.

Furthermore, Sonko intends to relocate Mbugua to Mombasa Women’s Hospital, a renowned rehabilitation centre, for continued care and support.

"In consultation with Kimani Mbugua's parents, I will clear his Bill at Mathari Hospital & transfer him to Mombasa Women's Hospital," he wrote.

The decision to transfer Mbugua comes with assurance, citing the successful progress of former boxing champion Conjestina Achieng.

Sonko extends helping hand to journalist Omollo

According to Sonko, the former boxing champion is also receiving treatment at the same facility.

The move aims to give Mbugua access to better medical facilities and a conducive environment for his recovery.

In addition to medical assistance, Sonko has vowed to alleviate veteran journalist Eunice Omollo's financial burden by settling her rent arrears.

Omollo, a respected figure in the media industry, has encountered financial challenges, prompting Sonko to extend his support.

"I will also pay rent arrears of a veteran journalist Eunice Omollo," he said.

Kimani's father claims son's drink was spiked

The media personality's father recently opened up about the factors surrounding his son's mental health problems.

He shared that Kimani’s then-girlfriend was the first to voice concern, noticing that Kimani was incessantly talking to himself at home.

He further explained that the trigger for this episode was an incident at Kimani’s birthday celebration, where some unidentified women allegedly spiked his drink.

What you need to know about Kimani Mbugua's situation

• Kimani Mbugua stirred controversy after revealing that he invested all the money raised by well-wishers into a business venture, leaving himself broke.
• Nyako used her platform to raise an impressive KSh 500,000 for the troubled media personality who recently left rehab.
• The former TV presenter's father opened up about his son's academic journey and performance.
• Kimani's father also revealed he learnt about his son behaving 'weirdly' from his then-girlfriend.
• Content creator Oga Obinna opened up about CNN International journalist Larry Madowo's support towards Kimani Mbugua's treatment at Mathare Hospital.
• The series of Kimani's unsettling videos prompted a wave of empathy from Kenyans, with many pledging support and urging immediate help for Mbugua.

Proofreading by Nyambura Guthua, journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke