KK Mwenyewe: Video of Late Content Creator Saying He Thought Rigathi Gachagua was His Father Emerges
- Kenyan content creator Zakaria Kariuki, popularly known as KK Mwenyewe, passed away, leaving fans and fellow creatives mourning his unexpected death
- KK rose to national fame in 2022 after creating a series of viral videos impersonating former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua
- A video has emerged after his death, showing he once questioned his mother about his paternity due to how closely he resembled Gachagua
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Kenyans and content creators are mourning following the sudden death of Zakaria Kariuki, famously known as KK Mwenyewe.
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News of KK's death was shared on social media on Tuesday, July 15, by one of his close friends, Kafengo.
Kafengo noted that the comedian died on the evening of Monday, July 14, at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital while undergoing treatment.
Is Rigathi Gachagua KK Mwenyewe’s father?
KK shot to fame after producing several videos mimicking former deputy president Rigathi Gachagua.
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His content gained widespread attention in 2022, shortly after Gachagua was sworn in as deputy president.
Due to his striking resemblance to the politician, KK portrayed the character with impressive accuracy, quickly earning fans from across the country.
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In one of his past interviews, now resurfacing after his death, KK admitted he was briefly confused when his viral video drew attention.
He jokingly recalled that he even questioned his mother about his true paternity, as the resemblance to Gachagua was uncanny.
"When the video went viral, many insisted that Rigathi is my father. I even got confused for a moment, thinking it might be true. I called my mother and asked her, ‘Are you sure that my father is really my father? Have you ever been to Nyeri?" said KK.
Did KK Mwenyewe meet Rigathi Gachagua?
As Kenyans on social media mourned and sent messages of condolences to the late comedian's family, some expressed deep regret that he never met the former deputy president.
Having most of his content tailored around Gachagua, many hoped he would get the chance to meet him someday, only for the cruel hands of death to take him.
"KK Mwenyewe had a rare gift, using humor to bring light and laughter even in challenging times. His impersonations didn’t just entertain; they held up a mirror to society with wit and honesty. Losing him is a great loss for comedy and for all who found joy in his work. I just wish Gachagua met him. May he rest in peace, and may his legacy continue to inspire future storytellers," said Eveleen Mitei.
What did KK Mwenyewe post last before death?
In other news, TUKO.co.ke reported that the comedian last shared a hilarious video on July 4 before disappearing from social media.
In the skit, KK played the role of a job seeker with good grades and confidently shared his achievements.
However, he walked out of the interview, saying there was no need to proceed after he was asked to take a drug test.
Many questioned how life is fragile and how no one questioned that a once consistent content creator was not sharing content until news of his death emerged online.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
