KK Mwenyewe: Kenyans Celebrate Andrew Kibe for Raising KSh 350k For Late Comedian
- As tributes pour in for the late comedian KK Mwenyewe, Kenyans have turned the spotlight on Andrew Kibe
- While powerful figures ignored KK’s plea to meet them, it was Kibe who quietly raised money for the struggling comedian
- Now, in death, KK's story has reopened praise for the man who gave him his flowers while he was still alive
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As Kenyans mourn the late comedian KK Mwenyewe, many have given former radio presenter Andrew Kibe his flowers for helping him.
Source: Facebook
KK was sick and died in the hospital, and his death was confirmed on Tuesday, July 15.
Known for imitating Rigathi Gachagua, Kenyans slammed the politician for his tribute to KK, yet he never honoured the deceased's wish to meet him.
Did Andrew Kibe help KK Mwenyewe?
On the flipside, Kenyans remembered how Kibe raised money when KK was struggling in 2022.
On Tuesday, November 1, Kibe used his social media platforms to spearhead a fundraiser in support of KK. Kibe revealed that he and a group of friends pooled resources to help clear the comedian’s outstanding school fees and support his creative work.
Kibe said they believed in the comedian’s potential and wanted to see him continue producing content.
In response, KK expressed deep appreciation and shared that he planned to pay school fees and purchase equipment like a camera, tripod, and lighting gear.
KK said that he was close to deferring his studies due to pending fees and had not yet received his HELB disbursement for the semester.
The KSh 350,000 marked a turning point for KK, as he also started his content creation company.
Kibe paid tribute to KK, writing:
"Rest easy, my friend, you played it well."
What did Kenyans say about Kibe helping KK Mwenyewe?
Kibe’s generosity to KK was not lost on Kenyans, who lauded him for appreciating the talented comedian when he was alive.
Shelmith Shelo Utq:
“He talked highly of you. You gave him flowers when alive.”
Don Kevin:
“The first bigwig to boost and appreciate him was Kibe.”
Rus Depapa:
“Kudos to you for giving him flowers while he was alive.”
Mwangi Munene:
“We appreciate you, Kibe, as you are the one who decided to uplift this guy's comedy by buying him a camera.”
Bobby Dylan:
“Don’t forget, Andrew Kibe is the only person we know who helped this guy.”
Baba Peshie N:
“I hear you came through for KK. May you never lack anything. And may his soul RIP.”
Douglas Kithinji:
“Andrew Kibe, you came through for Mr. KK Mwenyewe while he was alive and when he needed help.”
Did KK Mwenyewe look sick in last photo?
Source: Facebook
In other news, Jay Kahiu, a close friend of KK, shared their final photo, taken during a recent trip.
In the image, KK wore a hoodie, a denim jacket, socks, and open shoes, hinting at chilly weather.
Kahiu recalled joking about KK carrying mukimo in his bag during a bag check.
He bid farewell, saying KK had once asked him never to leave him behind.
Fans mourned KK and noted he looked unwell, with some expressing regret they hadn’t known sooner.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
