The late actor, Maina Olwenya will be laid to rest in this coming weekend. The Burial will be on Saturday 16th at his Grandfather’s home in Gacharaigu, Kangema- Murang’a county.

Olwenya's family released a statement detailing moments that led to the famous creative's last moments.

The family said that a post-mortem revealed that he succumbed to Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.

Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy or better known as (HCM) is a condition in which the heart muscle becomes thickened. The thickened heart muscle can make it harder for the heart to pump blood. 

Before the burial, his friends in the industry has organised a production week to pay their tribute.

Below is the lineup for the week.

Tuesday - We meet on Shix Kapienga’s Live stream for a conversation with the Nairobi Half-Life Cast & Director. 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Wednesday - We meet on Jacky Vike’s Live stream for a conversation with the Country Queen cast & Producer. 6.00pm - 7.30pm

Thursday - We all meet at KNT for OLWENYA NIGHT - Vigil. We’ll have performances, tributes, stories, and music, watch scenes from his notable works, and finally light candles under the tree. 6pm - 9pm.

Friday - We meet on Teacher Wanjiku’s Live stream for a conversation with Heartstrings, Laugh Industry, and other theatre practitioners.

Saturday - We head to Gacharaigu, Kangema- Murang’a for the final show & journey of Wilfred Maina Olwenya."

Anyone wishing to donate towards Olwenya's funeral arrangements, funds will still be channeled through the Mchanga account  MAINA OLWENYA'S Final Journey | M-Changa https://www.mchanga.africa/fundraiser/56780.

Papa Shirandula actresses Jackie Nyaminde is the one co-coordinating the funds drive for Wasanii.

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