The kenyan celebrity scene has been thrown into mourning following the demise of popular comedian, Mr KK Mwenyewe. The comedian was popular for his humorous skits online and mimmicking former Deputy Rigathi Gachagua. He passed away on Monday evening while receiving treatment at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital after a short illness. Griefs and tributes have poured from social media from fans and fellow celebrities. Here’s what they wrote:
Content influencer Baba Talisha kept his post short and emotional, writing:
“Life is fragile. RIP 🕊️”
Popular celebrity Eric Mboya shared a message on social media , recalling the time when the comedian hinted at being distressed . He wrote,
“What happened to Mr KK Mwenyewe 😢 Last year there was a time he posted that he was stressed, he later deleted the post. Today news spread that he is dead. He had just graduated from Kisii University. Can’t even type R.I.P 😭😭😭😭💔💔 Mr KK Mwenyewe why!!😭😭😭😭😭”
In another tribute, Mboya wrote:
“My dear best friend, your memory will forever live in my heart ❤️. You brought light, laughter, and love into my life, and I’ll cherish every moment we shared😭😭❤️ Though you’re gone………!!”
Content creator Lizzy Actress Media shared her condolences with a broken heart emoji, while Kairu wa Ndeiya mourned:
“Mr KK Mwenyewe aki you have gone too soon🥲…May your soul find solace in the embrace of eternity. Rest in peace. We hustle hard for life that can end at any time 🥲 Oh my‼️”
An official statement written by co-actor Kafengo circulating online confirmed that,
“We are heartbroken to announce the sudden demise of Zakaria Kariuki a.k.a Mr KK Mwenyewe. He passed away yesterday evening while undergoing medical attention at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital. During this sad moment, we ask for support and prayers. To the family and friends, may God give us strength at this difficult time. May his soul rest in peace 🕊️ #RIPKK💔”
Mr. KK Mwenyewe’s sudden death is a reminder of the battles that comedians and content creators go through behind the scenes.
