Expect The Obvious Rhetoric From The Government Following The Death of Mzee Ojwang'

Piece by: Caren Nyota
Lifestyle

The curtain has fallen on the life of legendary actor Benson Wanjau popularly known as 'Mzee Ojwang Hatari'. A humble and simple father of two and acclaimed as the father of comedy, Ojwang' won the hearts of Kenyans with his tongue and smiles. Who is going to replace Mzee Ojwang? That is the question going through the minds of many Kenyans.

Mzee ojwang’s death came as a shock to many and as usual, when a hero dies, the government will always be at hand to pour in promises to do a lot of things for the bereaved family, promises which in most cases go hardly see the light of day. Well, here are the 4 things you should expect from the government after Mzee Ojwang's demise.

  1. Cater for all the funeral expenses

We all expected this.  Ojwang’ was a true legend and the  Kenyan government should give him a worthy send-off. It will most probably undertake to cater for funeral expenses including clearing any outstanding hospital bills.

  1. Promise to take care of late Mzee Ojwang’s of family

As usual when an A-lister or someone prominent dies, the government will be quick to promise the nation how it is going to talk care of the family but in the end, the promise goes unfulfilled. Lets hope the government is going to help the widow, Mrs. Augusta Wanjiru Wanjau and her two children.

  1. Support all the artistes

This has been President Uhuru’s song since he took over the house on the hill. He promised to support artistes but since then, little or nothing has been done. We have seen many languish in poverty in the likes of Maurice Odumbe and Congestina Achieng even after making us proud at a point in life. Same case to Mzee Ojwang; were it not for Mike Sonko who  came out to rescue the late, he would have died long time ago. The  government should take our artistes seriously and help assist the entertainment industry grow in strides.

  1. Shower praises on the late Ojwang

This has been there since time immemorial. Kenyans will shower the dead with praises even if they hardly recognized them when they was still alive. They will do anything for the dead. ‘Don’t give roses when the sun is down” as Mwalimu Kinga’ng’i and Larry Asego put it yesterday on their morning show. Waku up Kenya! Learn to appreciate your own homegrown talent.