'He was a leader not a politician!' Comedian Nyambane remembers Moi

Piece by: Caren Nyota
Lifestyle

Former Redykyulass comedian Walter Mong'are aka Nyambane, who mimicked retired president Moi back in the day has paid tribute to him.

The veteran comedian, who was recently announced the brand ambassador for the Kenya National Drama and Film Festival, always left many in stitches whenever he graced the screen, mimicking Moi.

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Speaking in an exclusive interview with Mpasho.co.ke, he said,

I'll remember Moi for his love for children.

He went ahead to praise Moi saying,

I met him severally and he was a true leader, a teacher and not a politician. I've honored him continuously and if it wasn't for him and him allowing me to imitate him, I wouldn't be part of Kenyan history. 

Nyambane also said acting as Moi changed his life for the better.

It gave me fame, fortune, and recognition and opened doors. 

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The popular comic joined Kenyans in mourning asking them to celebrate the retired president.

We are celebrating his life and not mourning. He lived well and let him rest. Take a minute to thank God for the 24 years he gave us service whether we were happy about it or not. Every decision you make can't please everybody so there are those who feel he didn't serve them well and there are those of us who feel he did a fantastic job so we thank God for that. It's a celebration for me rather than mourning.

Asked whether he was still going to imitate the late, he said,

Right from the time I came off stage, I said I wasn't going to do it anymore maybe if I was to do a full length tribute on him but not comedy. 

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