IN SUMMARY
- The former citizen Tv host recently called on Kenyans to assist Him
- Nyako singlehandedly raises double the money the Tv Host needed
- Kenyans hail praises at the tiktoker
Kenyan Tiktok Content Creator Nyako who is currently based in Germany , has championed a fundraiser and raised 420,000
The cash is aimed at helping former Citizen Tv Host Kimani Mbugua who recently opened up on his current struggle seeking help from Kenyans
The figure that doubled the amount he had requested was announced by Nyako
“Niseme au nionyeshe (should I say the amount or just show you)?” Nyako quipped before asking Kimani to make a rough guess.
“So we are at Ksh420,000!” she revealed.
In his response, Kimani Mbugua expressed gratitude saying;
“Thank you! Thank you so much. I never would have imagined ingekuwa hivi (it would be like this). I am so grateful to all of you. Asanteni sana.”
Mbugua seeks Help From Kenyans
Kimani Mbugua opened up about his challenging journey with drug abuse and depression.
Mbugua who was a prominent figure in the media industry revealed the depths he had sunk into including hospitalization.
In the emotional video, Mbugua disclosed how he had fallen into the grips of depression and substance abuse.
“I realized I could suffer in silence and not speak out and be depressed again and go back to drugs. I don’t want to go back to drugs,” he said.
Mbugua revealed aspirations of launching a new business venture, showcasing his determination to turn his life around.
READ ALSO: Former Citizen TV Reporter Kimani Mbugua Appeals for Help, Battling Drug Addiction
Kenyans Hail praises at Nyako
Netizens have taken to X with praises for the tiktoker in her effort to spearhead the fundraiser that will see the former Tv host get back on his feet
Some comments are captured below
”Yaani Nyako managed to raise Ksh 420,000 for former Citizen TV reporter Kimani Mbugua after he claimed to be homeless and ksh in 1.7million in debt in a single live on Tiktok? Wow! Indeed Nyako is a Movement.”
”Yaani Nyako managed to raise a whooping Ksh 420,000 for Kimani Mbugua in a matter of minutes through her TikTok Live? Very nice”
READ ALS0: Former Citizen TV Anchor Janet Mbugua Speaks on her Alcohol Addiction
