Kamene Goro Recounts Solitary ICU Experience and Husband’s Absence During Health Crisis

Kamene Goro opens up about her solitary ICU experience, husband DJ Bonez’s absence, and the surprising support she received from MP Jalang’o.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 27, 2026, 4:13 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from TUKO.co.ke

A Health Crisis Shielded from Public View

Radio presenter Kamene Goro has shared a deeply personal account of her time in the Intensive Care Unit and High Dependency Unit, detailing the isolation she felt during her recovery. In a recent interview, she explained that she sought to keep her condition private to avoid the ruthless expert opinions often found on Kenyan social media. Goro noted that her admission was so discreet that even those searching for her under her legal name, Mitchelle, would have struggled to locate her within the facility.

Surprise Visit from a Trusted Professional Ally

Upon regaining consciousness in the HDU, Goro reported that the first person she saw was MP Jalang’o. The politician had managed to find her despite her attempts at privacy, appearing visibly saddened by her condition. Goro expressed deep gratitude for his presence, noting that he sat with her outside of regular visiting hours and helped protect her from external scrutiny. She described him as a faithful and trustworthy friend who remained involved in every step of her medical journey.

Absence of DJ Bonez During Critical Care

One of the most striking revelations from the interview was the absence of Goro’s husband, DJ Bonez, while she was in critical condition. Goro disclosed that she was alone on Valentine’s Day, a period coincided with a pneumonia diagnosis she had initially tried to hide to avoid stressing her loved ones. When later questioned about his absence, she relayed that her husband found the hospital environment and the gravity of her illness too difficult to handle emotionally.