Editing Njugush (section)

=== Early Acting and Breakthrough ===
Njugush’s acting career began days after completing high school in 2005, when he auditioned at the Kenya National Theatre. Out of six auditions, he secured one role, performing in high school set-book plays such as *The River and the Source* and *The Caucasian Chalk Circle* for eight months. “I loved it, but there was no pay,” he recalled, prompting him to focus on journalism while acting part-time.<ref>[https://kelebrity.com/njugush-biography/ Kelebrity - Njugush Biography]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuB50EgOMYo Mic Cheque Podcast - Njugush Full Interview]</ref> During his time at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC), he joined the drama club, performing in campus productions. In 2011, his role in a KIMC play, *The Rise and Fall of Mlolongo*, caught the attention of screenwriter and KIMC alumnus Abel Mutua, who noted his comedic timing and expressive delivery.<ref>[https://tribune.co.ke/little-known-facts-about-njugush/ Nairobi Tribune - Little Known Facts About Njugush]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuB50EgOMYo Mic Cheque Podcast - Njugush Full Interview]</ref> Two years later, in 2013, Mutua cast him in *Hapa Kule News*, a comedy show on NTV, for a “silly character” that showcased Njugush’s flair for physical comedy. “Abel took a risk on me; I was a nobody,” he said.<ref>[https://glowniche.com/njugush-biography-age-son-career-wedding-wife-comedy/ Glowniche - Njugush Biography]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuB50EgOMYo Mic Cheque Podcast - Njugush Full Interview]</ref> Njugush later rose to creative director of the show, sharpening his storytelling and production skills under Mutua’s mentorship.<ref>[https://tribune.co.ke/little-known-facts-about-njugush/ Nairobi Tribune - Little Known Facts About Njugush]</ref>

The success of *Hapa Kule News* led to Njugush’s breakout role as Njuguna in *The Real Househelps of Kawangware*, which aired on KTN, NTV, and Maisha Magic East from 2013 to 2016. Initially a segment within *Hapa Kule News*, the show, inspired by *The Real Housewives of Atlanta*, became a standalone hit, with Njugush’s portrayal of the naive, lovable househelp resonating with audiences. His slender physique and exaggerated expressions made him a fan favorite, boosting the show’s popularity across East Africa. “Njuguna was me—naive but lovable,” he noted.<ref>[https://www.tuko.co.ke/353182-njugush-biography-wife-kids-house-rise-fame-facts.html Tuko.co.ke - Njugush Biography]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ll40jyBrc Switch TV - Njugush Talks About His Wife, Comedy, and More]</ref> He starred alongside the late Purity Mwirigi (Kanana Kagwiria), whose death in 2015 deeply affected him. “She was a star; we were close,” he mourned, dedicating a 2015 episode to her memory.<ref>[https://glowniche.com/njugush-biography-age-son-career-wedding-wife-comedy/ Glowniche - Njugush Biography]</ref> In May 2016, Njugush left the show alongside Mutua, citing creative differences and changes in scripting that diluted the show’s original vision. “I wanted creative control,” he explained, marking a pivotal shift toward independent content creation.<ref>[https://vocal.media/humans/njugush-age-net-worth-comedy-wife-biography-real-name-and-more Vocal Media - Njugush Biography]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l89KYLw-tMk Spice FM - Njugush: From Meru to Millions]</ref>