Versatile Mulwa has rested, but the show he loved will carry on

It is Chinua Achebe who says that some people (are so lucky that they) have their kolanuts broken for them by the gods. And when it comes to talent and versatility, David Kakuta Mulwa, passed away on December 5, was up there with the best.So versatile was he that for a whole week, we have been struggling to make up our minds who he truly was. He not only featured in the original cast of Francis Imbuga’s canonical play, Betrayal in the City, he also appeared in popular TV shows such as Makutano Junction and films including To Walk with Lions, Dangerous Affair and Born Free. He taught creative writing and theatre arts and mentored countless emerging authors, some of whom have gone on to become celebrated writers in their own right.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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So versatile was he that for a whole week, we have been struggling to make up our minds who he truly was. He not only featured in the original cast of Francis Imbuga’s canonical play, Betrayal in the City, he also appeared in popular TV shows such as Makutano Junction and films including To Walk with Lions, Dangerous Affair and Born Free. He taught creative writing and theatre arts and mentored countless emerging authors, some of whom have gone on to become celebrated writers in their own right.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessUnlock the Truth Now 》Unlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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