Veteran Vioja Mahakami actor Gibson Gathu Mbugua need Ksh6 million to undergo urgent kidney transplant to save his life.
Gibson, who is popularly known for his role as the prosecutor on the KBC TV drama series Vioja Mahakamani, suffered kidney failure in 2020 and has been undergoing dialysis twice a week to survive.
People with kidney failure may survive days to weeks without dialysis, depending on the amount of kidney function they have, how severe their symptoms are, and their overall medical condition.
The Vioja Mahakamani actor suffered kidney failure as a result of battling diabetes for over 20 years.
Each kidney is made up of millions of tiny filters called nephrons. Over time, high blood sugar from diabetes can damage blood vessels in the kidneys as well as nephrons so they don’t work as well as they should. Many people with diabetes also develop high blood pressure, which can damage kidneys too. [sic]
The veteran Vioja Mahakamani star is requesting for financial help to raise money for him to undergo kidney transplant.
“Gibson has been managing Diabetes for 20 plus years now; but some time in November 2020 his kidneys failed hence he has been going for dialysis twice a week. 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,” read a statement from the actor’s family.
“The said amount is inclusive of post-surgery treatment for the recipient. The fundraising is scheduled for June 11 2022 at the City Hall, Nairobi from 2 p.m. You can help Gibson by sending your donation to Paybill No: 247247 Account No: 777626 Account Name: Gibson Gathu Mbugua.”
