KK Mwenyewe's BFF Kafengo Discloses He Raised KSh 766k for Comedian's Funeral, Used KSh 563k
- Kafengo has been praised for being a great friend to KK Mwenyewe, for standing with him even in death
- The content creator revealed the amount of cash he collected from well-wishers towards the comedian's burial expenses
- Kafengo broke down how the cash was used, disclosing the balance and what he would do with it
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Content creator Kafengo has spoken for the first time since the burial of his best friend, Zakaria Kariuki, aka Mr KK Mwenyewe.
Source: Facebook
KK died on July 15 at the Thika Level 5, where he had gone to seek treatment.
The comedian was buried in an emotional ceremony, with family paying glowing tributes to him.
KK was described as a mentor, inspiration and hard worker by his siblings, who admitted he had left a void no one can fill.
How much did Kenyans contribute to KK Mwenyewe's funeral?
Kafengo has come out to share details of how much he received from Kenyans after a section of KK's fans demanded accountability.
In a video he shared on social media, Kafengo and the treasurer of the funeral committee revealed how much cash they collected and how it was used.
"On the first day we hosted a TikTok live and managed to collect KSh 103,000, on the second day KSh 102, 000, and on the third day, we collected KSh 28,000. On Monday, July 21, during the memorial event at Blue Springs Hotel, we managed to collect KSh 179,00. In total, we collected KSh 766,000 both from the till number and TikTok live," the treasurer said.
The team took some of the cash and used it on KK's burial expenses.
"We used KSh 563,000 on the burial expenses, and the balance, KSh 203,000 will be sent to KK Mwenyewe's mother," he shared.
The committee's chairman revealed that the family would be given KK's equipment, including an iPhone and lights.
He urged fans to help Kafengo and the other crew members get their own equipment for shooting content, as they have nothing to use.
"Give them their flowers when they are still alive. They have a vision and want a studio of their own. Let's support these creatives. To support the course use till number 9661153, name Andrew Nyaga," the chairman said.
He also thanked Andrew Kibe for standing with KK when he was in need.
Below is the video:
How much did William Ruto contribute to KK's funeral?
During the comedian's memorial, Dennis Itumbi revealed that President William Ruto had contributed KSh 1 million to the family.
Itumbi gave KSh 100,000 and revealed that Nakuru governor Susan Kihika contributed KSh 200,000.
Kiambu MCAs also contributed KSh 100,00, Kimani Ichung'wah KSh 100,000 and Lari MP Mburu Kahangara gave KSh 100,000. The cash was given to KK Mwenyewe's family during the event.
Source: Facebook
Kenyans praise Kafengo
Netizens heaped praise on the content creator for standing with his best friend even in death, and below are their messages:
Braveheart:
"Barikiwa sana, Kafengo👏."
Lirou:
"Si kama ile ya Chira. Kafengo is a good friend."
Gloria:
"Kafengo atuwekee number hapa we want to appreciate him."
Babu wa shiru
"Kafengo tupee number yako tukununulie soda pia."
Rizzla dalia
"Manze kafengo anafaa pia kikitu. He is a nice guy aki."
Life Of Bahati:
"KK was blessed to have you as a friend you never failed him❤️❤️❤️🥺."
MC Bonnie Kenya:
"Tukipata kafengo watatu Kenya inanyooka twaaa...very transparent."
SheisAkoth:
"Kafengo set a day kuja live we do what we can. God will come through for you."
Prince_dally:
"I want a friend like Kafengo guys. This is a true friend I have seen on earth. go well kk mwenyewe 🕊️."
Lucywachuka0:
"Kafengo may our good Lord bless you."
What happened at KK Mwenyewe's funeral?
The comedian was laid to rest on Wednesday, July 23, in Lari, Kiambu county.
Videos from the morgue showed sad scenes as family and friends viewed KK's body.
During the burial, KK's mum was overwhelmed by emotions and was taken away from the gravesite.
KK Mwenyewe's younger sister, whose emotional tribute to her beloved brother moved mourners, wailed uncontrollably as his body was lowered into the grave.
The young lady was seen surrounded by relatives who tried to comfort her before taking her away.
The content creator's girlfriend, Pauline, also burst into tears after throwing soil into his grave.
A friend was seen comforting the heartbroken lady who was crying next to Dem wa Facebook, who was also in tears.
Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
