MC Gikunga Dies Months after Wedding, Wife Painfully Mourns Him: “Till We Meet Again”
- MC Gikunga passed away at the Kenyatta National Hospital, weeks after appealing for funds for his treatment
- His wife, whom he married just months ago, shared a touching post of him from hospital, where he had seemed to be on the road to recovery
- Fans and fellow entertainers flooded social media with condolence messages to comfort the grieving family
Popular events Master of Ceremonies Adamson Gikunga, fondly known as MC Gikunga, has passed away.
Source: Facebook
Gikunga was widely admired for his command of the microphone, often bringing life and laughter to weddings and other social events.
When did MC Gikunga die?
His sudden death was confirmed on August 14, only months after his wedding, and shortly after he had made a public appeal for financial support while receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness at Kenyatta National Hospital.
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In a statement shared by the family, they wrote:
“We, the family of Stephen Njoroge Gikunga, together with the committee, are saddened to announce the death of Adamson Gikunga. A fundraiser will be held on 17th August 2025 to raise money for the hospital and other bills. Committee meetings are being held at our home (Kerwa) every day from 7 pm to 8:30 pm to support the family.”
The heartbreaking loss hit his wife especially hard.
She took to social media, posting a video of Gikunga in hospital regalia, where he had seemed to be on the road to recovery.
She accompanied it with a touching tribute and a sombre song, writing:
“Rest in peace hubby, till we meet again.”
The couple was blessed with a daughter, making the tragedy even more painful for the young family.
See her post below:
Fans comfort MC Gikunga's family
Fans and fellow entertainers have since flooded social media with condolence messages.
Here are some of their messages:
Juliana Nyakio:
"I knew him tym ya kina muturi, and I remember the way he led kigoco before delivering the report from Eburu. Such a vibrant young man..may God comfort your young family.rest in peace. Hii inauma sana."
Christine Ngigi:
"This is so sad 😭😭😭..put God first in everything..coz you never know....the curtain has fallen to this beautiful soul...my God give strength to the lovely wife."
Francis Kimani:
"A bright future is gone, rest easy Kungas,we have lost agem. Only God knows the reason why. Pole to the family en friends."
Sophist Sophister:
"Sorry for the loss,may God comfort the family,and moreso the young wife and daughter."
Hinga Hynch:
"Very Sad indeed. Rest in power Champ."
Martha Wambugu:
"Am still in disbelief that he's no more😢. Rest in peace Dear Friend. I pray that may God give peace that surpasses all human understanding to the family."
Kasper Mwenyewe:
"The Hero Takes a Bow. When they say that death takes the best, they meant you Adams. Experiencing your death dear friend is the most painful thing, an ordeal I wish should never have happened. Hoping its a bad dream and I will wake up from this nightmare. Just the other day you gave me the privilege of Mcee-ing your wedding. I Cannot bring it to imagination that you are no more, your laughter, your advice, your caring nature, your hard work and your humour."
Source: Facebook
Did KK Mwenyewe die?
TUKO.co.ke previously reported on comedian KK Mwenyewe's untimely death.
The entertainer, famed for imitating former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, passed away on July 14 in the hands best friend Kafengo while awaiting treatment at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital.
He had been battling recurrent stomach complications for the past five years.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
