Robert Mwangi has shared how 25 years of cigarette smoking damaged his voice box, leaving him unable to speak naturally. He now relies on an electrolarynx device costing KSh 150,000 to communicate. His emotional story, shared on Inooro FM, has sparked public concern and renewed calls for people to quit smoking.
Man who smoked cigarettes for 25 years reveals how much his speech device cost
A Kenyan man identified as Robert Mwangi has left many social media users emotional after revealing how smoking cigarettes for 25 years cost him his voice.
Robert Mwangi appeared on Inooro FM on Thursday, November 5, 2026, where he shared his painful journey and warned the public about the dangers of long-term smoking.
According to him, he smoked cigarettes for 25 years without realising the danger they posed to his health. However, his voice box, also known as the larynx, was eventually severely affected.
He revealed that he now relies on a special device known as an electrolarynx to communicate. During the interview, he disclosed that the machine cost him KSh 150,000 and that he cannot speak without it.
Following the sharing of his story, many social media users expressed shock over the dangers of cigarette smoking, with some pledging to quit smoking after learning about his painful experience. MAKE ME A SUMMARY
