Kenyan on social media have started to speculate that comedian Zakaria Kariuki aka Mr KK Mwenyewe may have succumbed due to complications triggered by eating too much pepper.
An old video of the comedian eating a plateful of pepper was unearthed with quite a number of people suspecting that could have been the genesis of his health complications.
Nairobi News accessed the video and confirmed indeed he ate the peppers after losing a challenge.
In the video, Mr KK Mwenyewe who had donned a Manchester United jersey and a pair of black trousers ate the peppers while crying, an indication that he was indeed hurting.
The comedian had taken on the challenge and promised to eat peppers if Manchester United lost to Chelsea.
Unfortunately, his team Manchester United lost the game forcing him to take the peppers.
Mr KK Mwenyewe died on the evening of Monday, July 14, at the Kiambu Level 5 Hospital while undergoing treatment.
The sad news was first made public by fellow comedian Kafengo through a social media post seen by Nairobi News.
Taking to Facebook, Kafengo broke the news and asked for support and prayers from Kenyans during this sad time.
“We Are Heartbroken To Announce The Sudden Demise Of Zakaria Kariuki A.k.a Mr Kk Mwenyewe.He Passed Away Yesterday Evening While Undergoing Medical Attention At Kiambu Level 5 Hospital.
During This Sad Moments We Ask For Support And Prayers,To The Family And Friends May God Give Us Strength at This Difficult Times.May His Soul Rest In Peace🕊️ #RIPKK💔,” Kafengo posted.
Mr KK Mwenyewe’s death shook many people who took to different social media platforms to mourn him and condole with his friends and family.
The comedian rose to fame with his impersonation of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
In his skits, he used to wear clothes resembling those of Rigathi Gachagua.
He also used talk and even act like Gachagua.
