Kenyans found out the news of his passing on Sunday when Wanja Mwaura, his former schoolmate made the announcement.
Wanja announced his death but did not give details of his death. However, she has now opened up and revealed the cause of his sudden death.
"I know all of you my dear friends are concerned and have many questions about the death of our friend Hinga. According to the mother, Hinga was doing fine and he did his best to remain the man we all helped him to be," Wanja wrote on her Facebook.
She went ahead to detail the last moments of his life.
"On Thursday the [March] 14th, Hinga left home and went to visit his friends in Kayole, upon reaching there he called his mom and complained of a stomachache though not serious, he spent the night there and said he will be okay.
"On Saturday late night the problem persisted and that's when he decided to go to the hospital but by the time the mother got to him early morning yesterday, he had already passed on. I feel confused and lost and I don't know what to say or think or even where to start."
Wanja continued, "We are still trying to come to terms with it and make funeral arrangements. I will update you when, where and how he will be buried. Thank you for your continued support. I need you more than ever before for this one last time."
Here are photos of Hinga during happier times with his rescuer, Wanja Mwaura.
