Published 14 Mar 2026 at 7:42 AM — by Patricia Tonui

Joseph Githinji Mukaria, the actor known to audiences as Sgt. Obadiah or Mzae Comedy on the long-running Kenyan comedy series Vioja Mahakamani, has died after a short illness. The sudden loss has prompted public tributes and an appeal from the family for support with funeral arrangements.

Mzae Comedys death and family appeal

The family of Joseph Githinji Mukaria confirmed his death and disclosed that he passed away following a brief illness. They have announced the date and venue for his burial and have asked the public for financial assistance to help cover funeral costs. His wife, Evelyn Kimathi, posted a message mourning the loss and shared a WhatsApp link to solicit support.

Fans and fellow performers responded on social media with condolence messages, recalling the warmth and laughter he brought to audiences through his performances on Vioja Mahakamani.

Career and public tributes

Mukaria was widely recognised for his role as Sgt. Obadiah on Vioja Mahakamani, a series that has long been part of Kenyas television landscape. Colleagues and viewers remembered his comic timing and the connection he forged with audiences in tributes following the announcement of his death.

Coverage of the actors passing and the familys appeal for assistance was published by TUKO.co.ke, which noted both the disclosed cause of death and the burial arrangements.

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Source and author

This report is based on reporting published by TUKO.co.ke. Source: TUKO.co.ke. Author: Patricia Tonui (Entertainment editor).

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