- Brian Mwangi Wangari has been lying in KNH for seven months after being shot during the eight -year protest, leaving him paralyzed
- Mwangi, innocent, was shot arbitrarily during the protest, changing his life and dreams
- Her aunt, Esther Wangui, cares for her daily, asking for help of KSh 1 million to pay for medical expenses and transfer her to different hospitals
- KNH has promised to respond to the family's request by March 21, but Mwangi's situation continues to worsen
Nyeri – For seven months, Brian Mwangi Wangari has turned Kenyatta's national hospital bed (KNH) into home.
Source: UGC
Sleeping in the bone ward, he cannot move, his body carrying the weight of the bullet while still stuck in his body.
Mwangi, who was at one time as a hard -working young man for repairing wheels in Karatina, Nyeri County, is now facing a narrow fate.
He reached the age of 30 on January 4, an important step he hoped to celebrate by starting his own business.
Instead, he stays in bed, paralyzed from the waist down, with no hope of walking again.
How was Mwangi shot during the eighth protest?
August 8, 2024, changed Mwangi's life with thousands of Kenyans entering the road for The procession Eight, expressing their sadness by the government.
Mwangi, however, was not part of the protest but could be described as a victim of the case of Luck The bad one found in the chaos.
“That day, there were protests. They were saying it was eight. So, the activity started, and we went to the place where people were gathered and stood. Then, the protesters were fired, and they ran towards where we were.
“You see, they didn't care if it was part of the protest or not. That's when I felt the bullet hit my body,” he recalled as he smiled in pain.
Since then, he has been lying in his hospital bed, struggling with daily pain as his family struggles to get the help he needs.
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Family desire to move Mwangi from Knh
Around her bed every day is her aunt, Esther Wangui who travels from Ruiru to Knh every day, and encourages her.
Source: UGC
Mwangi is an orphan, and Wangui is the only close relative who has retained.
Their biggest challenge is now to finance medical bills, which has risen to about 1 million KSh.
Wangui asked for help, not only to pay the bills but to move Mwangi to another medical center where he could get better care.
“We are asking for help. We do not want anything else. We need help so that KNH cancel the bill. The last time they used it it was KSh 950 thousand. I believe now, it is about one million.
KNH has promised to respond to the family's request by Friday, March 21 but the unconscious situation continues as Mwangi's situation continues to deteriorate.
What did Ruto say about the victims of the Gen Z protest?
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Previously, the President William Ruto He apologized to the families of Kenyans who lost their lives or injured during a recent protest by Gen Z.
In a statement, Ruto acknowledged the pain and suffering caused by the chaos, emphasizing his commitment to addressing the issues raised by the youth.
He called for a unity and peace talks to resolve the issues, and called on all parties to avoid violence.
Ruto also promised the government's assistance to those affected, including medical assistance to the injured.
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