This archive report was first published on 8 July 2020.
On July 8, 2020, comedian Zeddy shared a shocking revelation about her late colleague Njenga Mswahili's struggles with depression during an interview on Jalang'o TV.
According to Zeddy, Njenga hit rock bottom after losing his job at the Churchill Show, forcing him to return to his old lifestyle. She revealed that Njenga never hid his struggle with depression, but his pleas for help often fell on deaf ears.
Before his untimely death, Njenga was hospitalized at Mathare Hospital due to his deteriorating mental health. Zeddy recalled her last encounter with Njenga, describing him as 'very bad' and 'not himself.'
She expressed her disappointment that no one tried to help Njenga during his struggles, despite his openness about his mental health issues. Zeddy's account raises questions about the support system in place for comedians and the impact of mental health stigma in the industry.
