President Ruto has donated Ksh1 million to the family of late comedian Zakaria Kariuki alias KK Mwenyewe.
The contribution was announced by the Head of Presidential Special Projects and Creative Economy Coordination, Dennis Itumbi, on July 21, 2025, during a memorial service for the late.
Speaking during the event, Itumbi noted that he will deliver the President’s contribution directly to the comedian’s mother.
President Ruto donates 1million to the family of Comedian KK Mwenyewe. Photo: Courtesy.
“President Ruto has contributed Ksh1 million. While I was sitting here, I asked how much was remaining in the budget, and I was told it’s KSh1.2 million. Now, with KSh1.5 million, haven’t we already covered that? I have all that money with me, but I’ve requested to go and give it to his mother,” said Itumbi.
Notably, Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung’wah donated Ksh200,000, Lari MP Mburu Kahangara Ksh100,000 and Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika Ksh200,000.
Comedian KK Mwenyewe who rose to fame for imitating former DP Rigathi Gachagua passed away on Monday, July 15.
The news about his death was confirmed by his fellow comedian Kafengo who disclosed that the comedian passed on at the Kiambu Level 4 Hospital after a short illness.
