A former street urchin whose story of transformation captured Kenyans hearts has died. Patrick Hinga was rescued by his former schoolmate in 2017 after being found roaming the streets on Nairobi. The circumstances of his death remained unclear after Wanja Mwaura, her former schoolmate announced his death on social media on Sunday. Mwaura helped Hinga to overcome drug addiction by taking him to rehabilitation. "With deep sorrow, I want to inform you that Hinga has rested.

Source: The Star March 18, 2019 07:18 UTC