Former Citizen TV reporter Kimani Mbugua recently spoke out following a video that raised concerns about his well-being.
The ex-reporter took to Instagram to express heartfelt gratitude to his fans for their overwhelming love and support during a challenging period of mental health struggles.
“I had some deep, unresolved issues that kept surfacing and threatening to throw me back into a dark place that I thought I had gotten past.”
Expressing gratitude to his supporters, Kimani continued:
“Unfortunately for me, I lost that particular battle, and everything spiraled out of control. The journey of healing is filled with many trials, and I want to thank you guys for being part of my journey. I have felt the love… asanteni sana.”
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A TikTok live video that circulated on the internet depicted the journalist in various settings, displaying unusual behavior. This led some netizens to speculate that he might have experienced a relapse into his previous mental health state.
In the video, Kimani appeared cheerful but spoke incoherently with an unusual voice. Fans noticed his unusual laughter, a departure from his previous demeanor.
In a different clip, he interacted with people in the background, referring to one as a neighbor and another as his dad, whom he invited to speak on the live video before being escorted away.
This incident occurred several months after Kimani's public appeal to Kenyans for financial assistance to raise Ksh200,000 to start a business and improve his financial situation.
In a detailed video, he disclosed his challenges since being diagnosed with bipolar disorder in 2020. Kimani expressed how the disorder had significantly impacted his life, leading to losses and strained relationships.
