Comedian David Oyando, better known by his stage name Mulamwah, is in mourning after his mother passed away suddenly.
On Sunday, October 13, the father of three children disclosed that his stepmother had died in a Kitale hospital during surgery.
The comedian was raised by his stepmother, who revealed that the deceased reared him as her own child, after he lost his biological mother when he was a small child.
“🕊️🕊️R.I.P MUM 💔. She always raised me as her own. We lost her on the operation table while she was being operated on following a short illness.” Mulamwah wrote.
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Mulamwah mourns his mum, asks for support
She will be laid to rest on October 19, 2024 at the family’s Kitale home in Trans Nzoia County.
“Burial will be on this Saturday, October 19, in our Kitale home (Just behind Bikeke health centre). Keep us in your prayers at this time of need,” Mulamwah added while appealing for prayers.
His wife, Ruth K assured him of all the support throughout this period of grief and beyond.
“May her soul rest peacefully 😭🕊️we are together in this babe. Continue being strong as you have always been❤️,” Ruth wrote while reacting to the news.
The sad news saw fans, followers and celebrities flock to Mulamwah’s social media pages to convey their condolences.
Kenyans send condolence messages to Mulamwa
ankaliray: Poleni Sana Bro.. Naomba MUNGU Awape Amani yake wakati huu mgumu.
arrowbwoy: Pole my G prayers to you and your family
kabusimon: Condolences to you and may God grant your family strength during these trying times. Let’s celebrate mums life.
daddyowen: Manze pole sana bro.. Pole sana. I will keep you and your family in prayers. Makiwa 🙏🏿
sarahkabu: Death may steal the people we love but it cannot steal the memories we made with them. Our heartfelt condolences are with you during thos difficult season of grief. May her soul RIP 🙏
wixx_mangutha: Truly sorry for your loss. May God give you peace that surpasses all understanding during this time 🫂