No laughing matter as lawmakers shake off label of previous careers

Kenyan celebrities who have tried their hand in politics.

In 2018, Glenn Thomas Jacobs, a WWE superstar famously known as Kane, was elected mayor of Knox County. Even after he had been sworn in, Kane continued to appear in the ring; an astute administrator by day and a professional wrestler by night.

Balancing both roles- completely unrelated- seemed an impossible task. Yet with unparalleled aplomb, Jacobs performed his duties so well he was rewarded with a second term as mayor in 2022, and the WWE also added his name to its hall of fame.