This archive report was first published on 8 November 2019.
On November 8, 2019, Kenyan comedian James Anthony Njenga, known by his stage name Njenga Mswahili, was found dead on a rail track in Dagoretti, Nairobi.
The lifeless body of the Churchill Show entertainer was discovered on the rail track, sparking an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.
According to a statement from Churchill's Laugh Industry, Njenga was run over by a train, although the exact circumstances of the incident remain unclear.
"He 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 involved and more will be divulged later," the statement read.
The management of Laugh Industry extended their condolences to Njenga's family and the Kenyan comedy industry, acknowledging that he had been struggling with his well-being and had been involved in a rehabilitation program.
