Kimani Mbugua’s Dad Confirms Cause of Death, Solicit For Help
On October 15, 2025, the heartbreaking news of Kimani Mbugua’s death spread widely. As a promising journalist, his passing left many in shock and deep sorrow, with tributes pouring in from all corners. Providing closure on how the brilliant young man died, his family, represented by his father Dedan Kimathi, confirmed that the 29-year-old took his own life while undergoing treatment at a rehabilitation centre in Mombasa.
With the revelation made, his father has said his family have accepted the tragic loss and are ruling out every thoughts of foul play after reviewing CCTV footage and the concluding reports from the DCI investigations.
Appeal For Help
Kimani Mbugua’s father, Dedan Kimathi has come out to appeal for help for the funeral of their son. In a recent interview, he is appealing to Kenyans to help them raise Ksh 2.5 million to cover funeral expenses and give their son a dignified burial, one that he desires being one of the biggest journalists in the country.
While the appeal by Kimani Mbugua’s family seems understandable, many have described his father’s actions as inappropriate, accusing him of trying to exploit his son’s death for financial gain.
Struggles With Mental Health & Last Words
Kimani Mbugua has been battling with mental health challenges for years and this saw him in and out of hospital and rehabilitation centers.
While he battled with bipolar disorder and homelessness, he has never shy away in public discussions about mental health awareness.
According to his father, Kimani Mbugua last words was “I have chosen to rest in the hands of God”
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