TIKTOKER THE NEWS GUY ANNOUNCES HEALTH BREAK FOR KIDNEY TREATMENT 

TikTok content creator and journalist Marvin Ibrahim Ochieng, widely known by his online persona The News Guy, has announced a temporary break from social media to focus on his health.

In a message to his followers, Ochieng stated that he was recently diagnosed with a kidney-related health issue. “To keep this short, I recently got diagnosed with a kidney issue which doctors have assured me is not life-threatening nor chronic at this point,” Ochieng stated. “I have been put on medication and I’m getting better. This is what informed the health break I took from social media.”

Known for delivering news that is fresh, hot, raw, and unfiltered, Ochieng assured his audience that this is only a pause, not a goodbye. He shared his eagerness to return to creating the content he loves. “However, I will soon get back to what I so much love to do, serving you news,” he continued, requesting prayers and support from his followers during this time.

Ochieng concluded his message by looking forward to informing his audience again soon, signing off with his characteristic closing, “Yours in news.”