Photo of Frail-Looking Tycoon Chris Kirubi Emerges Online
The health status of Kenyan billionaire businessman Chris Kirubi appears to be deteriorating if the latest photo that has emerged on the social media is anything to go by.
The business mogul returned to the country in March after travelling to the United States for specialized treatment for a yet to be disclosed ailment in November, 2017.
His illness was first revealed to employees of Centum Investments, an NSE-listed firm which he serves as chairman and is also its majority shareholder. In a memo to staff in November, Centum Chief Executive Officer James Mworia said Kirubi had travelled to the US for further treatment.
“Instead, Dr Kirubi, whom I spent time with on Monday and saw off at the airport, and have spoken to on multiple occasions since, remains in good spirits and actively engaged on business matters in his usual endearing fashion,” Mworia said in November.
Kirubi said he was recovering well when Opposition leader Raila Odinga visited him at at his residence in Nairobi's Loresho estate in May, although he appeared weak.
The tycoon, who is in his seventies, has invested in several publicly listed as well as private companies. He is the single-largest shareholder of Centum Investments with a 28.64% stake and holds leadership positions in more than 10 companies and organisations.
His vast business empire runs from broadcasting industry (Capital Media Group) to manufacturing (Haco Tiger Brands). The Harvard Business School Alumnus chairs the board of Haco Tiger Brands, where he has a 49% stake and heads the board of Nairobi Bottlers, a local franchisee of global beverage firm, Coca-Cola.
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You get Rich for YOURSELF (even at the Expense of the Vulnerable): The Lord GOD will Require of your Soul (Quicker than you think).
Guest1, that is a callous and heartless thing to say. Kirubi wronged no one and being in his seventies, is only going through a normal end of life process. You too will, as well as I. Civilized people don't hit a man when he's down.
I wish "lawyer" Mutuura can afford a MUTURA/MARA and SOUP for lunch dipo aweze ku-defend a thug like Kirubi.Hiyo ujinga wenu wa musemo-CII GIKUYU ITIRI UKABI,yaani whatever you seize while in tribal wars benefits the whole tribe is nonsense.The cost of living has gone high due to corruption by a small group of Kenyans among them Kirubi.There should no mercy in dealing with them no matter their age or health.ATI MUGIKUYU TANII-DEATH PUNISHMENT
You still believe such such things cii gikuyu .... Ask these so called kikuyus how much they have benefited from that phrase. Being a kikuyu has become a sin or a curse? grow up. Let CK reconcile his life with God or whatever he chooses to do with his last days if indeed they are. You might drop before him ... surprise!
GUEST1 and Karing'a are living examples of human garbage!! CK has never been in government or elected official. What credible allegations do you have against Kirubi?
Tell us who destroyed the Kenya Bus Services (of Nairobi), UCHUMI, etc.
Ignorance will kill you. It was destroyed by the late George Thuo. Was it yours in the first place. Wacha Kirubi augue pole. You are bitter because umeshindwa kujikimu maishani. Shame!
you forgot kenatco...ICDCI
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Mr. Chris Kirubi has helped a lot of people, so the least we can do is wish him well. Shame on all the people who are hitting him when he's down...I think most of these bad mouthers are just plain old jealous and envious of the wealth he has accumulated for himself & his family. Don't say anything if you have nothing good to say!
You expose a lot of the quality of your thoughts by what you say,...& that determines whether what you get is a response to your comment or help to your soul.
It's kirubi today tommorow it's you...
Ata mumusifu aje,Kirubi is a thug who looted everything he owns from Kenyans.I wish the much awaited revolution(although some Kenyans are in a deniel because they can't imangine their gods facing the FIRING SQUAD or being taken around in a CAGE like MUBARAK) starts today.I would place majambazi Kirubi,Kibaki and Uhuru on top of the TWO RIVERS MALL and train in SHOOTING RANGE with their EYES.MIITU INO.
Mheshimiwa Dr. Chris Kirubi, Pole sana. Nakutakia kila la kheri upate nafuu haraka.
Not sure why anyone would be taking a picture of diseased person pasting it in social media for all to see without consent. Why would the Kenyan media go along with it if it is not barbarism? Civility is grossly lacking in our culture.
He may have a Disease; but he is not Diseasead. He is not Dead.
We wish him well.
He is not dead (deceased). He is ailing. Just diseased.
We wish him well. He is seriously diseased but not deceased.
Diseased and deceased are two different things. Not sure what you mean.
I am no seer, but this man ruined many lives when he looted uchumi leading to thousands of lost jobs, Uchumi stocks that many people including me who invested turned to paper and he came out of it with Sevile suits looking like a billionaire. But as we can all see, you don't go with a dime, and the lord will keep him a little longer the country looters to see
He does not like him. It is time to call his pastor and family to make peace with them and ask for forgiveness for all the evil he has done.
Dj CK quick Recovery...
Get well soon sir.
Get well soon Dr.
I know of someone whose a true woman of God that can pray for him to b healed becouse in God evrything is possible by faith n trust in our lord God may u b healed in jesus name Amen.
Who?I need those prayers
This is so so wrong and insensitive. Surely why share this image of a sick man? He is sick. Can we stop showing him!
Chris Kirubi liked Public ATTENTION; a d he Still seems to like it.
On a serious note this is so mean.
Malipo ya dunia ni hapa....
Please my fellow compatriots let us not curse someone because of ailment situation he who thinks is righteous than others should trend very careful because God can spare Chris and whoever is cursing him take the bitter pill, I pray for you Chris that the peace God flood your heart but my request number one is please seek forgiveness with the Lord Jesus Christ so that even when worse comes worse you shall have eternal life which God offers without money. Death is mandatory for every man and woman born on this planet to die regardless of your social, political and economical status.
Go to hell.God is not your property.Or do you control HIM?
Well said, Chris surrender your life to our Lord Jesus Christ, its not to late.
John 3:3
Jesus replied, “Very truly I tell you, no one can see the kingdom of God unless they are born again.[a]”
Say this prayer
REPENTANCE PRAYER:
Precious Jesus,
I acknowledge today that you are LORD and Savior of all mankind,
and today I have recognized my shortfall,
I Repent and turn away from all Sin.
Please cover me with your Precious Blood,
and establish your Word in my life,
that I may be found in Righteousness and Holiness
and write my name in your Book of Life
and Baptize me with the Power of The Holy Spirit
in The Mighty Name of Jesus Christ.
AMEN.
Your Brother in Christ Jesus,
Wishing you speedy recovery Ck,, may the Lord remember you child of God
In my prayers
He looted KENATCO,UCHUMI AND KENYA BUS SEVICE. KARMA.
Why mock.please know whoGod is!!
Why don't you explain who God is instead of trying to silence opinion regardless of how trivial it may be. I bet you have a direct line to God and can know what s/he wishes.
do you people know God really. please just let the man be I pity those who are mocking him for if at any one time one of your own is struck by cancer if that's what he has and you see them wasting away and nothing can be done with or without money you shall be sending delegations to Chris for forgiveness thinking God is punishing you for the evil things you said about him. if he stole its between him and the maker so let him be quick recovery kirubi
Get well, Kirubi..
It’s sad that he is going through this. “You are in my prayers Sir.” Have faith in The Lord.
We have all felt short of glory of God, but in the name of Jesus all our sins are forgiven. Our prays to him
That older guy does not look like Chris Kirubi to me.
This is so insensitive however you may look at it. What do you stand to gain as a newspaper. Portraying his picture three times to through the media.
This is the last time am opening your newspaper to read. Your moral and conscience authority are too shallow for me to believe anything else you may write.
Just imagine yourself being in CK's position.
As for CK, may the Lord heal you to see many days even to declare the love of God to many.
Let the work of God take its course, as he does it on the good the same is applicable to the bad people..!!
Its very unfortunate the way some people make fun of the sick. We dont know about tomorrow. Lets pray for Dr.Kirubi who has also created alot of jobs for Kenyans. Get well
May God's healin
and peace be upon you. I admire your entrepreneurial demeanor.
I think Kenyans are a curious lot..."msahao mila ni mtumwa". As Africans, our culture demands we respect elders, sick and deceased. Period. Whatever Kirubi did or didn't do is neither here nor there at this point. The man is heading where we all are destined to eventually. Surely the lesson here to be compassionate and tolerant knowing no matter our wealth, God is the supreme being and when he beckons, he beckons no matter our background. Guest1, it must be hard work to be you, your spirit is at odds with humanity.
Very well said.
Pole sana CK for the slickness.
God Almighty loves you and is willing to heal you if you will accept him as Lord and Savior of your life.
I am willing to come and pray for you and my God is willing to heal you if you submit.
No disease / sickness is greater than my God (Hebrews 13:8, Mathew 8:17, Isaiah 53:1-4)
My Jesus Christ himself healed in the past and he will heal you to day if you give him the opportunity to do so.
Dr. Chris Kirubi, Try my Lord Jesus Christ today and you wont regret.
Regards,
Bishop Abraham J. Musomba tel:+254722772841
May the Almighty God, most merciful and most precious God look upon you with His eye of compassion. Throughout, God's favour has been upon you and the anointing to make wealth freely given to you by God. May the healing power of God be upon you. Above all, May you embrace His free gift of salvation in Jesus name Amen
Praise be to Jesus. Gods time is the best. Chris please make amends with your God. Jesus heals and if you ask for forgiveness and go further to ask for healing. You will be healed. When prophets pray together to pray for your healing, you will be healed but to keep that healing, you will have to permanently be in Christ. Watch Emmanuel TV and travel to Lagos for healing. Believe and have faith and all things will be well.