- Former TV host Kimani Mbugua is appealing for help after loosing his phone to knife-wielding thugs
- Kimani was on his morning run, live on TikTok, when the incident that left him with life-threatening bruises happened
- Kimani has been creating content since 2023, after people raised over Kshs 500K to help him
Former TV host Kimani Mbugua found himself in a harrowing situation recently, appealing for assistance after allegedly being robbed during a live TikTok broadcast.
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The incident, which occurred during his morning walk in Jomoko, Thika, left him injured and without his Samsung A34 phone, a crucial tool for his content creation endeavors.
In a distressing Instagram post, Kimani recounted the terrifying ordeal, revealing that he was accosted by an assailant wielding a weapon while engaging with his TikTok audience.
Despite sustaining injuries to his leg and hand, he managed to report the incident to the authorities, filing a case with the Kiandutu police station under OB number 05/23/03/24.
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This unfortunate event comes at a challenging time for Kimani, who has been navigating personal and financial struggles.
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In a heartfelt plea for help last year, he reached out to the Kenyan community through social media, expressing his gratitude for their support during a difficult period.
Thanks to the generosity of fellow netizens, Kimani received double the amount he initially requested, enabling him to embark on a journey of content creation.
However, his path to recovery has been fraught with obstacles.
In September of 2023, Kimani disclosed his battle with bipolar mood disorder, shedding light on his health struggles and the toll they had taken on his life.
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Despite his recent release from the hospital, Kimani found himself homeless, having been unable to secure stable accommodation.
