A Churchill comedian known as James Anthony Njenga AKA Njenga Mswahili has passed on after being run over by a train.
James was part of The Churchill Show in its inception years and was said to have been unwell at the time of his death.
Following the tragic news, Laugh Industry, the company that owns the Churchill Show sent out a statement.
“It with deep regret that Laugh Industry announces the death of one popular comedian who graced our program on TV the Churchill Show in its early years, James Anthony Njenga AKA Njenga Mswahili, was found dead on rail tracks this morning after being hit by a train, it is not clear under which circumstances this fate befell him, but police are been involved and more will be divulged later,” read the statement in part.
“ It must be acknowledged that he has not been well and as an entity, we have been involved in his well-being by taking him to a rehabilitation programme for some time together with family and friends. Sorrow is such a creative life cut short! We join the family in preparation for his internment.
For now, we wish you join us and his immediate in celebrating the life and times of this great creative comedian who graced #ChurchillShow and #ChurchillRaw programs amongst other events. Fare the well #RIPNjengaMswahili,” read the rest of the statement.