Former Citizen TV journalist Kimani Mbugua has been in the spotlight following his recent mental health struggles and their effects on his life.
In an interview with NTV, Kimani’s younger sister, Wanjiku Mbugua, revealed how her brother changed from being a strong Seventh Day Adventist (SDA) to battling drug addiction and mental illness.
Wanjiku said they were raised as staunch Adventists, and Kimani settled into his role as the eldest child, providing leadership and guidance to his younger siblings.
“Kimani has been very close to us because he is our only brother. We used to do things together, and sometimes we would wear matching clothes. He could lead the morning prayers and even the devotions,” Wanjiku said.
She mentioned that Kimani used to ensure peace prevailed whenever there were disagreements among them and with other siblings.
Kimani Mbugua Starts Changing
Wanjiku revealed that signs of trouble began manifesting when Kimani was in his second year of university.
Kimani was studying journalism at Moi University in Eldoret, and the family perceived the signs as a phase that he would later outgrow.
“We knew Kimani was very spiritual, so when the holidays came and we saw he was completely different and wasn’t talking about the Church, it was surprising,” she said.
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Teaching Job Incident
The sister explained that the first incident happened after Kimani got a teaching job in Murang’a County.
“One time, while he was there, we received a call that he had been attacked. We don’t know what happened, but we found him at my cousin’s place very drunk. I was so shocked, and we didn’t even know what was happening; he didn’t disclose anything to us,” Wanjiku said.
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Effects on Family
She said Kimani’s mental illness and drug addiction have tested the family’s faith to the limit, with their mother being the most affected.
“You find the mother feeling down, questioning who she gave birth to, and wondering where she went wrong. She asks herself why her child is suffering. Sometimes, she can’t even get out of bed. I wish that when he leaves the hospital, someone would just pray for my brother,” Wanjiku said.
However, she dismissed claims on social media that they have neglected him, stating that she has been his caregiver since his mental illness began.
“People say Kimani doesn’t have a family, but we are here. I have been with him, making sure that he takes his medicine as prescribed and that he eats. So, when he relapses like this, he doesn’t want anyone around him,” she said.
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