Samuel Githaiga: Nairobi Businessman Rescued in Ngong Drainage Dies, Leaves Behind 4 Kids
- Former Nairobi businessman Samuel Githaiga, who was dramatically rescued from a drainage channel in Ngong just weeks ago, has passed away
- Once a thriving spare parts dealer in Grogon, his life took a tragic turn after a business collapse, illness, and financial struggles
- Githaiga's family told TUKO.co.ke that the father of four battled depression and deteriorating health until his final days
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A Nairobi businessman who recently made headlines after being rescued from a drainage channel in Ngong has passed away.
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Samuel Githaiga, once a successful spare parts dealer in Nairobi’s Grogon area, had been battling depression and deteriorating health following the collapse of his businesses.
How Samuel Githaiga died
Githaiga's father told TUKO.co.ke that his son had an operation, which developed into a stroke and affected his body.
Family members believe the family man collapsed because his lifeless body was found in the house in the morning.
His story started on July 27 after he was dramatically found lying in a drainage channel near Ngong Bus Park in what family members described as another desperate attempt on his life.
Just months earlier, Githaiga had survived after jumping from the second floor of a building, escaping with minor injuries.
Samuel Githaiga's fall from grace
His struggles, according to family, were compounded by mounting medical issues, having gone through a difficult period in the last few years.
Once a thriving entrepreneur who owned several shops, two cars, and even set up a beauty shop for his wife in the CBD, Githaiga saw his fortunes dwindle drastically.
"He suffered a stroke and even spent time in the ICU,” said Mwangi, who rushed to Ngong to pick him up when he was found.
At the time he was found, Githaigal’s wife, Naomi Wambui, revealed that he had been due for radiotherapy treatment but could not proceed due to a lack of funds.
“We did not have any money, so he could not undergo radiotherapy. His health kept deteriorating, and at times his head would swell,” she said.
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His family was eventually forced to move from a two-bedroom house to a single room in Zimmerman.
“Life became hard, and it affected my husband’s health. I think he never accepted the situation,” Wambui added.
Githaiga hailed from Rwathia, Kangema in Murang’a County, and is survived by his wife and four children.
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Social media reactions
Jane Akinyi
"The spirit of death was accosting him. It could also have been the hand of man through witchcraft. It was just a matter of time. Pole sana."
Blessed Mso Sonnie
"Depression coupled with other health issues. His businesses collapsed, and as a result, he lost hope in life."
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Hours after exchanging vows, he tragically lost his fight for life, leaving a community grieving but inspired by his final act of love.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
