KK Mwenyewe: 5 Interesting Facts About Departed Comedian
- KK Mwenyewe gained fame with a viral video mimicking former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua
- The video made him popular and gave him a new identity which shaped his comedy career
- The funnyman had been battling stomach complications since 2020, which led to his death on July 15
Comedian KK Mwenyewe will be laid to rest on Wednesday, July 23, at his family home in Gathiroini, Lari, Kiambu County.
Source: Instagram
The comedian died at the Kiambu Level 5 hospital on Thursday, July 15, where he had been taken for treatment.
In this article, TUKO.co.ke has pieced crucial facts about KK Mwenyewe, whose real name is Zakaria Kariuki.
1. How did KK Mwenyewe gain fame?
KK gained fame in 2022 after he made a video mimicking then-deputy president Rigathi Gachagua.
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He positioned his mouth as Gachagua and even mimicked his voice, and the skit was endorsed by many people.
His viral video showed him in a suit, with clothes stuffed under it to mimic a politician's physique, and his jacket left unbuttoned.
He would make several challenges mimicking Gachagua's fashion and style.
2. Where did KK Mwenyewe study?
KK Mwenyewe was a student at Kisii University.
The funnyman was in his third year pursuing a degree in applied computer science.
Kisii University students have stood with KK's family; they also organised a candle-lighting ceremony in the institution for their departed colleague.
Source: Facebook
3. Which team was KK Mwenyewe supporting?
KK was a football fan and his favourite team in the English Premier League was Manchester United.
In 2024, he went viral for eating pepper after his football match prediction failed. He had promised his fans that he would eat one kilogram of pepper in the event his team, Manchester United, was beaten by Chelsea.
Chelsea won the match and just as he had promised, he ate pepper during livestream session. After eating the pepper, he fell ill and was taken to hospital.
4. Was KK Mwenyewe dating?
Yes. The departed comedian had a girlfriend named Pauline.
KK kept his dating life away from the cameras and never created content with her.
Pauline made an appearance during KK's memorial service at Blue Springs Hotel, along Thika Road, on Monday, July 21.
The heartbroken lady, wore a black short dress, sandals and a black and white college jacket.
She kept her words brief and went back to her seat.
5. What was KK Mwenyewe's cause of death?
According to his friend, Kafengo, KK battled stomach complications, acidity, since 2020.
He had been going to hospital, but two months ago, the issue became more serious, and a month later, it worsened.
On Friday, July 11, he went to a private hospital and was referred to a public hospital for further assistance.
He appeared to have recovered and returned home, but four days later, he died.
Did Rigathi Gachagua mourn KK Mwenyewe?
Previously, Gachagua penned a moving tribute to the comedian.
He comfoted KK'asfamily and decribed him as a creative comedian who impacted and entertained people.
His condolence message was met with mixed reactions, as a section citicised him for not granting a meet up.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
