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    Agribusiness entrepreneur dies just hours after writing, “I am leaving you”

    Tv47By Tv47April 1, 2021Updated:April 2, 20212 Mins Read
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    IMAGE: Tony Weru entrepreneur COVID TV47
    Tony Weru was known for his enthusiasm. He was active on Facebook, sharing farming tips with other young farmers. PHOTOS/COURTESY
    Tony Weru was known for his enthusiasm. He was active on Facebook, sharing farming tips with other young farmers. PHOTOS/COURTESY
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    Shock has engulfed the digital farming community in Kenya after one of its members died just hours after saying goodbye online.

    Tony Weru was battling COVID-19 at a Nyeri Hospital.

    At 5:50pm on March 30, he posted on the ‘Digital Farmers Kenya’ Facebook wall, “Covid is real if I die I don’t know where I contacted it.” He had been taken to hospital at around 10am after developing breathing problems.

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    A few minutes later on the same day (4:13pm), Weru wrote,”Am leaving you through covid.” He shared a photograph of himself in a facemask, with what appears to be beads of sweat streaming down his face. A few hours later, Weru passed on.

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    ‘Digital Farmers Kenya’ has 433,000 members. It brings together youthful farmers who share tips and contacts on agri-business. In the group, Weru was renowned for his expertise in strawberry farming, and bee keeping.

    “Oh, its a pity. …May God the Almighty strengthen and give courage to his family,” wrote Kakoole Jonathan. “Back to us all, Covid19 is real, let us continue protecting ourselves and loved ones.”

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    Tony hailed from Mweiga in Nyeri County.

    Friends and well-wishers have opened an account to support in payment of Weru’s hospital bill and funeral expenses. The Paybill Number is 891300, while the Account Number is 46303.

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