"Thank you, my friend, for visiting me. I am praying for other people, and let's continue praying for one another," he said.

Many fans have wished Makarina a quick recovery on social media. Others, including comedian Oga Obinna, visited him in the hospital.

In a new post on Facebook, Makerina detailed his experience in the hospital and faulted the Social Health Authority (SHA) and Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) for failing to cover his medical bills.

"Let me say this from the deepest part of my heart, not for clout, not for PR but because truth must be told. I reported to hospital at midnight. I was in pain, overwhelmed and weak. My wife was running up and down, trying to push things through SHA and SHIF. She tried. But nothing was moving. The system failed us in our hour of need. The so-called health cover was promising peanuts, a figure so little, I use that amount to make one phone call," he revealed.

He revealed that former DCI boss George Kinoti came through for him and cleared the bill.

"That’s when I saw the system for what it is a big name, but no muscle. Former DCI Boss George Kinoti saw my post, called immediately and told my wife 'Mama, relax.' I got this. He cleared the full hospital admission bill not because I couldn't afford it but for the brotherhood we've shared over the years.. Just like that...Not tomorrow, not next week immediately," he added.

Makarina criticised the SHA and SHIF for failing Kenyans.

In his own words:

"So before anyone comes here with accusations that I’m defending the government, let me say this categorically and without fear: SHA is not working. SHIF is a sweet story in press conferences, but a nightmare at the ground level. That's why wananchi are frustrated, angry, and disillusioned. The government is losing the people not because of propaganda but because of its own failure to fix the basics."

As previously reported, Albert Ojwang' died in police custody after he was arrested over a defamatory online post against Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat.

Many Kenyans called for the dismissal, arrest, and prosecution of Lagat.

However, Makarina defended Lagat, arguing that the issue was being politicised.

Source: TUKO.co.ke