: A family in Gatanga is devastated as their brother has been lying at the mortuary for a month after he died because of a KSh 270,000 hospital bill.

On May 21, the Murang'a family that fought gallantly for their son with two types of cancer announced his death. Sam and his siblings are orphans.

Sam passed away on May 20, and philanthropist Karangu Muraya asked Kenyans to help the family raise KSh 300,000.

Speaking to TUKO.co.ke, Sam's sister, identified as Angeline, confirmed that things were bad for them and they were not sure that they would be able to bury their brother.

"I am feeling so ashamed that the body of my friend Sam from Gatanga has been lying in the morgue for the last month, just because of the hospital bill of KSh 270,000. Initially, the bill was KSh 700,000 but SHA paid KSh 300,000. Sam's family and friends were able to raise KSh 100,000," said philanthropist Karangu Muraya.

"I have been avoiding to update about him, don't insult me, but after receiving so many calls and messages from the family, I just posted. Let's help this family to lay their son to rest. Kenyatta University Teaching, Referral & Research Hospital, please hear my request and release the body of Sam," he added.

Dear friends, please send whatever you have to Sam's sister on (+254700028690 Angelica Njeri Kimani)

Christine Shiro:

"TFI3FNM0KD Confirmed. Ksh.00 sent to Angelicah Kimani 0700028690 on 18/6/25 at 8:31 PM. New M-PESA balance is Ksh Transaction cost, Ksh. Amount you can transact within the day."

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"Funeral's rice is only sweet when it's not at your home...an ambulance 🚑 siren 🚨 is only noisy when not heading to your home."

Dj Macdee Top Mc:

"No one has ever become poor by giving,Karangu Muraya God bless you for supporting this family.R.I.P Sam."

In another story, Samuel Mwangi, aka Sam, who was suffering from terminal brain cancer, asked to return home and spend time with his family.

Led by Mwangi's colleague Tracey Stow, netizens raised KSh 2.4 million to bring the ailing man to Kenya.

He was supposed to have a caregiver and a doctor during the journey. Tracey also said that the remaining amount would be given to his family os that they would be cushioned against the challenges.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

Authors:

Susan Mwenesi (Human-Interest editor) Susan Mwenesi is a Human Interest editor. She studied Journalism and Public Relations at TU-K, participated in HIV/AIDS Reporting Camp, and International Center for Journalists Early Childhood Development Reporting. Over the last 10 years, Susan has worked at K24, Baraka FM, Health Media, TechMoran.co.ke. She is a Bloomberg Media Initiative, National Geographic, International Centre for Journalists, KICTANet, AKU Graduate School of Media and Communications Digital ABC training by WAN-IFRA fellow. Email: [email protected]