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'Vitimbi' comedian Mzee Ojwang passes on

Comedians Late Mzee Ojwang and Mama Kayai
Late Mzee Ojwang and Mama Kayai entertain Kenyans on Mashujaa Day celebrations at Nyayo Stadium. Photo:File/Standard

Kenyan actor Benson Wanjau alias Mzee Ojwang died Sunday evening at the Kenyatta National Hospital where he had been admitted.

Mzee Ojwang is said to have been suffering from Pneumonia. The actor who has played key roles in local programmes Vitimbi, Vioja Mahakami, Vituko and Kinyonga among others had disappeared from Television screens for a long time, leaving his fans questioning his whereabout.

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