Family reveals how comedian Joseph Mochere tried to kill others

Radio comedian Joseph Mochere (centre) with his co-presenter Doris Donya Aburi (left) and the Egesa FM Station Manager Nancy Omweri (right) in this photo taken at the Egesa FM Radio studio. The comedian hanged himself at his rented house in Imara Daima. [File, Standard]

Popular comedian Joseph Mochere, better known as Okebiro O'Mose, attempted to kill four family members before hanging himself on Saturday, his family has revealed.

Mr Mochere’s celebrity life, which spanned nearly four years, was reportedly clouded by allegations of a troubled marriage.