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Retracing the last moments of comedian Ayieya

Comedian Emmanuel Makori, popularly known as Ayieya

Last week the nation woke up to the sad news about the death of renowned Comedian Emmanuel Makori, popularly known as Ayieya, in a grisly road accident. His wife Njoki Nyambane, alongside two other comedians among them Paul Ogutu, better known as Wa Kimani (a close friend of Ayieya’s), managed to escape albeit with injuries.

The four were heading to their home in Rongai from a pre-recorded Churchill show, which is done every Thursday at Carnivore’s Simba Saloon. The recording, which features a number of comedians, usually starts at 6pm and ends at 4am.

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