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Heartbreaking video of ex-NTV journalist Kimani Mbugua's readmission at Mathare rehab

Kimani Mbugua appeared disoriented as he was being escorted back to Mathare National Teaching and Referral Hospital's rehabilitation centre in Nairobi (Photo: Mathare National Teaching and Referral Hospital, TNX.Africa)

A heartbreaking video of former NTV journalist Kimani Mbugua has surfaced online, capturing the struggles of a once-shining star battling mental health issues.

Kimani, visibly disoriented, was being escorted back to Mathare National Teaching and Referral Hospital's rehabilitation centre in Nairobi.

In the emotional clip shared by TNX.Africa, Kimani subtly pleads not to be readmitted, yearning instead to return to his house in Thika, where he longs to "just chill and never get out."

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