This archive report was first published on 7 May 2020.
NTV's Teen Republic presenter Martin Kimathi is currently mourning the loss of his father, who passed away due to cardiac arrest on an unspecified date.
Kimathi took to social media to announce the sad news and also informed his followers that he will be taking a break from social media to grieve.
HI GUYS. YESTERDAY MY DAD PASSED ON AS A RESULT OF CARDIAC ARREST. I’LL BE TAKING A BREAK OFF SOCIAL MEDIA TO GRIEVE HOWEVER MY MANAGEMENT @MOONSUN_PICTURES WILL TAKE OVER MY SOCIAL MEDIA AS WE CONTINUE TO GIVE YOU AMAZING CONTENT. I LOVE YOU ALL AND GOD BLESS🖤
Kimathi's colleague on Teen Republic, DJ Bash, offered his moral support, saying, 'Pole sana bro. My condolences 🙏🏽 Prayers up! Tuko na wewe bro, always ❤️.'
Close friend Makena also sent love to Kimathi, saying, 'So sorry for this my brother. I mourn with you and I will ride with you through the toughest days. Love you Hommie ❤️.'
Many of Kimathi's followers took to the comment section to offer their condolences, including Willis Raburu, Sandra, Ndichu, Jinks, Jamal Gaddafi, and Shado.
