Renowned Kenyan actor and director Bilal Wanjau has passed away while receiving treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital. He reportedly fell ill on Sunday in Machakos with leg pain and had been battling pneumonia and a leg wound while living with type 2 diabetes.

• Bilal Wanjau, a celebrated actor across film, television, and theatre, died after being admitted to Kenyatta National Hospital.
• His career included roles in popular productions like Sumu la Penzi, Tahidi High, and Jela 5 Star, and he won a Kalasha Award in 2017.
• Wanjau, son of former Olympic boxer Ibrahim “Surf” Bilal, was also a strong advocate for the arts in Kenya.