Mugithi, Kikuyu artist Muriithi John Walker is dead after a short illness

Famous Kikuyu artist Muriithi John Walker has died. He is renown for songs such as “Uhiki wi murio”, “Nyau Iriaga mbia” and “Uka tu” 

He died after a short illness as indicated by his family members. 

His songs are known for infusing Bantu proverbs to entertain his Kikuyu vernacular audience.