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Artist Eliud Lagat, popularly known as Tapnyolei 36, (centre) with his mother Jane Kurgat and Peter Mosbei (relative) at their Kaibeyo village, Lolmeningai location in Nandi County on Tuesday. The comedian has been struggling with eyesight problems since 1989 to date. August 27, 2025.[Peter Ochieng, Standard]
While a group of North Rift content creators entertained fans with online comedy, one of their own was silently battling emptiness and despair.
For months, Comedian Eliud Lagat, popularly known as Tapnyolei Rosaline, had quietly drifted away from the vibrant circle of artistes.
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