Video Of Kimani Mbugua Speaking To Himself Incoherently Raises Concerns

• Kimani Mbugua recorded himself talking incoherently and dared those who sent him money when he was stranded to come get it
• He added that he did not need their money and told those who helped him to come for a refund, leaving many with mixed reactions
• Some claimed the former Citizen TV journalist was intoxicated, while others maintained that he needed to be taken for medical help

Former Citizen TV journalist Kimani Mbugua has left many worried after a video of him daring those who sent him money when he needed help to come for refunds.

Kimani Mbugua's dare to Kenyans who helped him

Mbugua recorded himself walking in a neighbourhood alone while talking incoherently, leaving many shocked.

It is unclear if he was under the influence of any substance, was chasing clout, or had a relapse, as he mentioned once was under treatment for his bipolar disorder.

This video comes months after he recorded himself begging for help, saying he was homeless and had no one to go to.

In his words:

"If you sent me money, relax. If you sent me, go take it back. I can give it back to you. All of it. Come, I will give it back. Who sent me money? I don't want. If you sent me money, relax. I don't need your money. What is life," he said.

He then started speaking to himself while role-playing as a reporter and showing an empty street.

Mbugua has since deleted his incoherent videos on all his social media platforms where he had shared them.

However, netizens had already downloaded it and reshared it on X and TikTok pages.

Watch the video below, as re-shared on X by @omwambake:

Kenyans react to Kimani Mbugua's video

Netizens expressed mixed reactions, with some saying he was intoxicated while others noted he needed mental health intervention.

Here are some of the comments from social media users:

@vitalisrugie said:

"Very sad, mental health can be tragic in nature."

@sir_steevyness said:

"This guy needs mental health assessment."

@mohamednick said:

"May God help him. My prayers are with him."

@ochipaps said:

"Has someone tired reaching out to him. May be he is just well but since people like seeing the worst in people, we think that's something wrong."

Mbugua buys equipment for work

The young scribe wasted no time getting back on his feet after receiving overwhelming support from kind-hearted Kenyans.

After a fundraising initiative amassed over KSh 500,000 for him, Mbugua took to social media to share updates on his progress.

"Today, I got a piece of equipment, I got a new shooting device, and I got a microphone, which means I am going back to the streets where I belong," said Mbugua.