“If we don’t laugh, we’ll cry” is a phrase that often rings true, but, right now, Shazz in the midst of all that is happening in the world, it resonates that much more powerfully. Laughter is an integral part of the human existence, it Nderitu helps us, or at least me, deal with things that otherwise would be a con- stant bummer. It also brings us together as a community especially here in Kenya. Sharon “Shazz” Nderitu is the Jill of all trades, We are constantly bonding over jokes and jabs about the government, she is the queen on the chessboard, basically which I believe is the only reason many of us are able to stay sane. The she’s amazing. A stand up comedian, plus thing about comedy is that it’s inherently social, even in socially distant size fashion model, interior designer, times. If we’re remotely communicating, there’s still a connection that needs mathematics teacher, blogger, artist and to be made and laughter is a part of that. No matter what, comedy will video vixen, Shazz has done it all. She has always be part of our lives. It’ll find its way into our homes and phones and also played in several theatrical productions, even the social interactions we have on a day to day basis, because THAT’s most recently “Decalage” and “the vagina how important it is. So here we honour some of the great comedians that monologues” bring laughter into our lives. A good place to start is with Standup Collective. Standup collective is an outgrowth of Karura Comedy Club and Saturday Night Comedy, based in Nairobi. It was launched in 2017 as the incubators of English language and Ty Ngachira experimental comedy in Kenya and beyond. Besides growing a comedy club culture amongst Nairobian and by extension Kenyans, they also strived Stand up comedian, events host, reluctant lawyer and to create a community of funny people and comedy lovers in general, a voice over actor Ty Ngachira is a professional stand-up journey that is half complete. comedian, writer and emcee (MC) with years of Information about upcoming shows, open mics and workshops can be experience in the entertainment industry. found via their website standupcollective.co.ke. He has honed his skills performing in different venues To shine a light on some of the comedians to have come out of the fold; Ty and events all over the country. He has headlined Ngachira Justine Wanda, Doug Mutai, Amandeep Jagde, Ciku Waithaka, shows such the Nairobi International Comedy Shazz Nderitu(Queendom), David Macharia and Maina Murumba, just to Festival, at the BYSS Improv Show, name a few ... Spare My Ribs, Saturday Night Comedy at The Blues, Nairobi Comedy Club and for Punchline Comedy Club. 50nd3k4 326 50nd3k4 327 50nd3k4 326 50nd3k4 327