“Go Report To The Police”: Ruth Hwara’s Uncle Accused Of Paying Lobola With Kidney Donations Days After Her Death

Ruth Hwara’s uncle, Nigel Mukono, has been accused of paying lobola with kidney donations days after she died.

Ruth passed away on 15 August after succumbing to a kidney disease. This was despite Zimbos offering tens of thousands in donations towards a transplant.

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The Heartwrenching Story Of The Avoidable Death

Ruth, in need of a life-saving kidney transplant, had funds raised for her medical procedure through a GoFundMe campaign. However, it emerged that Tendai Chibwe, an Ecocash agent, had stolen some of the donated money.

Court reports alleged that Chibwe deceived Ruth’s uncle, Nigel Makono, who was managing the funds, by promising that the cash was available but only handing over a small fraction of the total amount.

Out of the US$13,000 transferred, he only gave Makono US$$1,100, leading to significant delays in Ruth’s medical treatment. This delay proved fatal, as Ruth passed away while still awaiting her transplant.

The case sparked outrage and grief across Zimbabwe. Influencers and public figures who supported the fundraising efforts expressed frustration over how Ruth’s family had gone quiet after receiving the donations.

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Chibwe, the Ecocash agent, was arrested and charged with fraud but was released on US$100 bail.

Ruth Hwara’s Uncle Accused Of Paying Lobola Using The Kidney Donations Days After Her Death

Influencers who mobilised the public to donate money for Ruth’s kidney transplant are seething after it emerged that her Uncle, Nigel Makono, got married recently. They accused him of using Ruth’s kidney money to pay lobola and start a car-selling business.

Pictures circulating online show Makono smartly dressed in a suit, his wife in hand as bridesmaids looked on.

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Joey Nyikadzino, one of the people central in the fundraising, wailed on Facebook:

“But 80k here team?? Nigel haana kudya ega hake, pane parikutsengwa mapoints!! We shall get it.”

Pamerah Tamilah complained:

“Nigel Makono akatonoroora hake ne mari ya Ruth. Izvezvi arikuita business remota. Mukadzi wake Jane aritori ku China arikuhodha Izvezvi akavhura ma shops.”

People on social media reacted to revelations that Makono got married barely a week after Ruth’s death using her kidney donations.

Mai Moyo:

“Chisi hachieri musi wacharimwa Nigel.”

Charity:

“Such foundation don’t usually last. God is not dead. He’s alive.”

Moreboys:

“The entire family is involved.”

Zvisi:

“This will end in tears. I know Karma is watching right now. RIP Ruth.”

Garisikai:

“Cursed marriage and it will end in tears. Let the dead fight for her share of life.”

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