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Comedian Ronoh plunged into mourning month after mum's death

Comedian Ronoh plunged into mourning month after mum's death

Kenyan comedian Bill Rono, known as Ronoh, mourns a second loved one weeks after burying his mother; his funeral post draws messages of support amid fresh grief.

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Kenyan comedian Bill Rono, widely known as Ronoh, is facing a crushing double blow after losing a second loved one just weeks after burying his mother.

The popular content creator had barely begun processing his grief when another bereavement struck.

His mother, Rebecca Chebet Maru, passed away on October 2, after falling ill suddenly following breakfast at home. She developed breathing difficulties and was rushed to hospital, but doctors pronounced her dead on arrival.

Ronoh buried her in Nandi county and had shared deeply personal tributes in the days that followed, documenting their final moments together.

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On Friday, November 13, the comedian returned to social media with a post that left followers heartbroken.

He shared images of himself at a funeral, dressed in a dark suit jacket over a black shirt, speaking into a microphone and moving amongst other mourners.

He also posted a video showing a coffin being lowered into a grave, draped in a white lace cloth patterned with flowers and leaves, with a small gold cross resting on top and red fabric visible underneath.

In brief

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