Popular ‘Vionja Mahakamani’ Actor Gibson Gathu Seeks Financial Help to Undergo a Kidney Transplant

Popular Kenyan television actor Gibson Mbugua Gathu is appealing for financial assistance to undergo a kidney transplant.

Gathu, best known for his role as a prosecutor in a local TV court drama series ‘Vioja Mahakamani’, needs at least Sh5 million to undergo the procedure at a local hospital, according to a medical appeal poster shared on social media.

The thespian has reportedly been ailing since 2020 and is scheduled to under a kidney transplant in July.

“Gib has been managing Diabetes for 20+years now; but some time in November 2020 his Kidneys failed hence he has been going for dialysis twice a week,” the poster reads in part.

“This has drained his family financially. The good news is that he has a donor and the purpose of this is to help him raise medical funds estimated to be between 5-6 million for a kidney transplant scheduled for July 2022 at the Mediheal Hospital. Eldoret.”

Family and friends have organized a fundraiser on June 11th at the City Hall, Nairobi from 2:00 pm.

Well-wishers can send their contributions online through MPesa Paybill No: 247247 Account No: 777626 Account Name: Gibson Gathu Mbugua.