Dennis Itumbi Hires Kafengo after Losing BFF KK Mwenyewe: "I'll Share My Salary"

• Dennis Itumbi praised Kafengo for his sharp mind and dedication while announcing his new role
• The content creator and his videographer will have a rare opportunity to collaborate with the team that runs Kenya's creative industry
• Kafengo's contributions during Mr. KK's funeral and fundraising earned him this rewarding opportunity in the government sector

Content creator Kafengo has landed a new lucrative job with the government.

The deal is thanks to a promise made by Dennis Itumbi, the Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy.

The new role comes after a tough period for Kafengo, who recently lost his best friend, Zakaria Kariuki, better known as Mr. KK Mwenyewe.

KK passed away on Monday, July 14, at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, leaving Kafengo devastated.

Which role did Kafengo play in KK Mwenyewe's funeral?

In the wake of KK’s death, Kafengo took on the challenging responsibility of organising the burial committee, raising funeral funds, and ensuring his friend had a dignified send-off.

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He worked tirelessly, coordinating with the family and the community to ensure everything was in place for the funeral, proving his commitment to his late friend.

As part of his efforts to honour KK's memory, Itumbi, who had attended both the funeral fundraiser and the funeral itself, made a promise to support Kafengo.

Keeping his promise, Itumbi has now hired Kafengo to join his team.

How did Dennis Itumbi describe Kafengo?

Taking to social media, Itumbi shared the good news with fans, alongside photos of himself and Kafengo together.

"Just met Kafengo, sharp mind, solid guy with a degree in mathematics with computing," Itumbi wrote in the post.

"Expect algebra-level precision as he tackles real challenges in the content creation world."

Who will pay Kafengo's salary?

Itumbi also revealed that Kafengo’s videographer, Mike, would be joining him in the new role, and that he would be compensating both Kafengo and Mike from his own salary.

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"He’s teaming up with Mike (his videographer) to build new platforms with us. For now, we will share my salary, and they will still run their hustle independently. Karibu sana," Itumbi added.

Netizens react to Itumbi's post:

@ZoomAfrikapic:

"That’s how much the government has failed such minds."

@Nuskaren:

"So someone needs to die for someone to be recognised in this country for votes, sympathy?"

@Vitscadabra:

"@OleItumbi, you should sometimes listen to us too. We have serious issues to raise that need ur urgent attention. How to reach you is the problem now."

@JuniorOngeri:

"The government has many offices! Why do you want to share your salary!"

@Feisal00

"Good move, bossy for connecting talent to opportunity."

@proffjonnes:

"I have the same degree here with a first-class honours jobless and a total Opharn surviving miraculously.

Who offered Kafengo fully paid holiday?

Two days ago, Adequate Safaris, a Kenyan tour and travel company, surprised Kafengo with an all-expenses-paid three-day holiday in Mombasa.

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Maureen, the daughter of Simon Kabu, shared the lovely news on social media, expressing their commitment to support Kafengo's family during this time.

Influencer and photographer Baba Talisha also mentioned that he played a key role in connecting Adequate Safaris with the comedian.

Proofreading by Asher Omondi, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

Source: TUKO.co.ke