Tuesday, July 15,
2025 – Kenya鈥檚 comedy scene is mourning the untimely loss of Zakaria
Kariuki, better known as KK Mwenyewe, the gifted impersonator whose spot-on
mimicry of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua lit up TikTok and
Instagram.
KK passed away at Kiambu Level 4 Hospital after a brief
illness, leaving fans and fellow creatives heartbroken.
His satirical sketches – complete with Gachagua’s signature
walk, speech, and oversized suits – earned him national attention post-2022
elections.
But KK was more than just an online sensation.
While still pursuing a Computer Science degree at Kisii
University, he used comedy to reflect society鈥檚 truths with courage and wit.
Among the first to eulogize him was Busia Senator Okiya
Omtatah, who described KK as a brave young patriot and cultural voice.
鈥淭hrough satire and art, Mr. KK courageously held a mirror
to society鈥 awakening, educating, and uniting,鈥 he said.
KK collaborated with icons like Eric Omondi and even earned
a nod from Mar