KK Mwenyewe: 7 Photos of Comedian Who Died in Hospital

• Kenyans are mourning the untimely death of comedian Zakaria Kariuki, popularly known as KK Mwenyewe
• He rose to fame through his clever impersonations of former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, earning a massive online following
• TUKO.co.ke compiled KK’s photos as fans, fellow creators, and public figures flood social media with tributes

Kenyans are in mourning following the death of comedian Zakaria Kariuki, better known as KK Mwenyewe.

TUKO.co.ke compiled his photos below.

1. Was KK Mwenyewe sick?

KK passed away unexpectedly while undergoing treatment at the Kiambu Level 5 Hospital.

The news was confirmed by his close friend and fellow content creator, who shared the announcement on social media.

His sudden passing left many Kenyans stunned, as there had been no prior public indication that his health was deteriorating.

2. What was KK Mwenyewe famous for?

KK gained national recognition for his hilarious and accurate impersonations of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

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His ability to mimic political figures with wit and charm made him a favourite among Kenyan netizens.

Through his creative skits, he quickly carved out a niche in the online comedy scene and became a household name.

3. What did Kenyans say about KK Mwenyewe?

Following the announcement of his death, thousands of fans took to social media to express their sorrow.

Many described him as a rare comedic talent whose work brought joy to countless people.

Fellow comedians, TikTok users, and even fans said his passing was a tragic loss to Kenyan entertainment.

4. What was ailing KK Mwenyewe?

According to close sources, KK had been experiencing chest complications in the days leading up to his death.

Although full details about his illness remain unclear, it was evident that his condition worsened rapidly.

5. Did KK Mwenyewe have family?

KK was not married and had no children at the time of his death.

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His death leaves behind a void in Kenyan content creation, with many mourning not just his talent, but the future he never got to fulfil.

6. What was KK Mwenyewe’s last post?

On Facebook, KK's last post was on Friday, July 4. He shared a skit about learning forex trading.

KK said he was on the brink of making it big, and joked that his tutor was charging him KSh 1,000 for training.

7. How many followers did KK Mwenyewe have?

On Facebook, he boasted over 412,000 followers.

On TikTok, KK had over 1.1 million followers and 19.6 million likes.

What did netizens say after Rigathi Gachagua mourned KK?

Former deputy president Gachagua penned a moving tribute to KK.

Gachagua admitted the content creator's death was a big blow to the Creatives industry, describing him as talented, exceptional and an inspiration to many.

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The politician, who is currently in the US, extended his deepest condolences to KK's family.

Gachagua's tribute did not sit well with a section of netizens, who came out to bash him. Some boldly called him out for not helping KK when he was alive and ignoring his requests to meet him.

Many claimed that he failed KK, when he needed his help the most, slamming him for recognising him only after his death.

Daniel Mwangi:

"Where were you H.E. Rigathi Gachagua, EGH in tyme of need, give us a break, let us mourn our colleague in peace ✌️."

Bookten8:

"You failed to recognise him when he was alive, he tried to reach out to you, but you ignored him. Let those who stood with him mourn in peace."

Atieno Nancy:

"People will post and praise you when you're dead."

Did Andrew Kibe help KK Mwenyewe?

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In 2022, Andrew Kibe organised a successful fundraiser to support KK, aiming to uplift his life and career.

By November 1, Kibe had raised over KSh 121,000 and later revealed that contributions surpassed KSh 350,000.

KK expressed deep gratitude, saying the support came as a surprise and deeply encouraged him. He took to Instagram to thank Kibe and everyone who contributed, calling it a blessing and a motivation to keep creating content.

KK acknowledged that sometimes help comes from unexpected places and credited Kibe’s initiative.

Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added details on how netizens reacted after Rigathi Gachagua mourned KK.

Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke