It was a sombre mood Wednesday as friends and family members of the late Emmanuel Makori, alias Ayeiya, convened at Nairobi Pentecostal Church in Karen to pay tribute to the fallen comedian.

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It was a difficult moment for his colleagues as they tried to compose themselves and eulogized the ribcracker.

The deceased's boss during his time at Churchil Show Daniel Ndambuki led other comedians in eulogizing Ayeiya.

He died after a road crash along Magadi Road in Nairobi.

His burial will take place at Nyansiongo village in Nyamira.