Cruel death! Former street boy who went viral is dead

The schoolmate of Patrick Hinga, the former street boy, whose story touched many and went viral in 2017, has revealed that he is dead.

Wanja Mwaura, broke news the sad news on Sunday evening via her Facebook page.

She wrote:

“With deep sorrow, I want to inform you that Hinga has rested. He passed on this morning [Sunday, March 17]. I do not have the strength to say much right now. Rest in peace, my friend.”

Hinga’s rescue story captured the hearts of many. He was rescued from the streets in October 2017 and taken to rehab where he spent eight months.

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Hinga successfully finished his detoxification program and his Ksh 149,000 bill was waived by the hospital.

‘’I want to thank the entire management of Chiromo Lane Medical Center and Hinga’s psychiatrist Dr. Frederick Owiti, who also waived his fee. The retreat rehabilitation center which is also a sister company to Chiromo Lane has also decided to waive the entire bill of three months rehab that amounts to 300,00ksh for the whole program.” Wanja posted.

To help him get back on his feet Wanja set up a ‘mali mali’ shop in Wangige in readiness for his discharge.

It remains unclear what has led to Hinga’s death.

May he rest in peace.