Kenyan actor, scriptwriter and storyteller Abel Mutua has revealed his intentions to Trademark his popular nickname 'Mkurugenzi' .
In a recent interview during the launch of Phil-production’s comedy movie ‘Haki Mwitu,' Abel said trademarking 'Mkurugenzi' would limit the usage of the name in the entertainment sector, commercials, and related domains.
"I am in the process of trademarking it. There will be a few areas where it will not be used, like anything entertainment, adverts, and so on."
‘Haki Mwitu,’ according to Mutua, tells the tale of four individuals who resolve to become the answer to societal problems. The film, is set to premiere on Maisha Magic’s GoTV.
Abel Mutua shared the amusing origin of the alias ‘Mkurugenzi’ and the unexpected way it became part of his public persona.
“It is such a funny story of how I came up with the name, Mkurugenzi. I had not planned on calling myself that way. One day, I was sharing stories on my YouTube channel and I randomly called people ‘Wakurugenzi’ as I went on with the story. After the episode’s release, people were excited about me calling them ‘Wakurugenzi.’ The name stuck, and in the following episodes, I started calling my fans Wakurugenzi."
Abel also shared exciting plans for 2024, including the release of a movie in the pipeline, expressing hope for its success
