In June 2008, Maruge was forced to withdraw from school and relocate to a retirement home for senior citizens.However, soon after, on June 10, 2008, Maruge enrolled once again into grade 6 at the Marura primary school, located in the Kariobangi area of Nairobi. A feature film about Kimani Maruge, starring Oliver Litondo and Naomie Harris titled The First Grader, was released on May 13, 2011.
Lakini, ili kibali kipatikane, Kagawa anatakiwa awe ameshaichezea Japan asilimia 75 ya mechi za kimataifa kwa mwaka uliopita,lakini Kagawa hana sifa hiyo,hivyo basi sifa pekee ambayo Manchester United wanaweza kuitumia kupata kibali ni ile ya kipaji cha ziada,ambayo hata Arsenal waliitumia kwa Miyachi,mchezaji mwingine kutoka Japan.