Netizens express their sorrow following passing on of comedian known for mimicking Rigathi Gachagua
His death has been confirmed by his fellow comedian and content creator Kafengo in a heartfelt message posted on Facebook
Netizens are mourning the passing on of comedian Zachariah Kariuki, popularly known as KK Mwenyewe, who passed away yesterday evening while receiving treatment at a Kiambu Hospital.
While sharing their heartbroken messages on how the comedian made their days, Kenyans on social media have poured beautiful tributes on how they’ll miss KK.
“Dance with Angels, sir. You made our days,” Fred Babake Precious has commented.
“Eeeeh RIP champ,” Branice Dericks stated.
“The legend has rested.”
“Another reason I keep saying to myself it’s one life, live it. Rip legend,” Jack Omotto has shared.
The comedian rose to fame for his humorous impersonations of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
His death has been confirmed by his fellow comedian and content creator Kafengo in a heartfelt message posted on Facebook.
“We are heartbroken To Announce the sudden demise of Zachariah Kariuki aka Mr Kk Mwenyewe. He Passed Away yesterday evening while undergoing medical attention at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital,” he wrote.
“During these sad moments, we ask for support and prayers, that the family and friends may god give us strength at these difficult times,” he added.
Kariuki rose to prominence in 2022 for his spot-on mimicry of Gachagua’s accent and mannerisms.
At the time, he was a Computer Engineering student at Kisii University.
His impressive mastery of the former Deputy President’s tone and delivery earned him widespread admiration, with his videos drawing significant attention across social media platforms.
On TikTok, Kariuki had amassed over 1.1 million followers and garnered 19.5 million likes.
His Facebook presence was equally notable, boasting more than 411,000 followers and thousands of engagements on his posts.
His final skit, shared early this month he depicted a humorous take on how drug tests have barred many from job opportunities.
His uncanny impersonations and comedic talent earned him a loyal fan base both online and offline.
