Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Inspekta Mwala Is NOT A Mkamba



Monday, 24 December 2012 17:00
Inspekta Mwala Is NOT A Mkamba
He's the boy in blue we all know as Inspekta Mwala. Mwala, whose real names are Davis Mwambili is one of the few actors to take Kenyan TV to the next level.
"In real life, acting makes people happy. It entertains people and makes life good in general," he says.
Having started his career back in 1993, Mwala featured in the legendary TV show, Vitimbi, and now, has his own weekly TV show Inspekta Mwala on Citizen TV.
"It is a unique police station where it is not normal to see policemen, mtu anakuja ku-report na una-enjoy mtu badala ya kumsaidia. So, we are trying to show the real police that these things happen. But ours makes it more comical," Mr. Mwambili said.
Many believe that Inspekta Mwala is a born and raised Mkamba. But the truth is, he hails all the way from Taita-Taveta, and Taita blood runs through his veins.
"OK, normally they think I'm a Kao, but I'm only a Kamba by profession, not by birth. By birth I'm Davis Mwambili," said the Inspekta.
To many Kenyans, Mwala has been the so-called little man, with an out of this world personality. At exactly four feet, Mwala is well aware that being a dwarf discourages many people from making a life for themselves, especially under the glare of the public eye.  But for Mwala, his heart and passion for life are way much bigger than his body.
"I came to realise that this guy is not going up. Anabaki pale pale tu. But then I said, OK, life must go on. Hiyo urefu tutangoja baadaye, tujue kama itakuja," Mwala stated with a laugh.
And it looks like he's got passion on screen and off screen as well. When Mwala isn't shooting his weekly show, he's doubling up as a radio personality on Radio Citizen's breakfast show, Jambo Kenya.
When Mwala takes time out to relax, or spend what we call 'me time,' he enjoys the simple things in life, like sleep. And when he's not in slumber, he's busy cheering on his favourite football team, Man United. And who can forget the last match played against Arsenal?
"Niliskia vizuri. Watu wa Arsenal huwa wanajiskia sana!" Mwala said, "wanajiskia ni kama wao ni angels!"
Now with the love and support Mwala is getting from his family and friends, he has one more reason to keep Kenyans laughing day in, day out. Catch the man with a big heart and a big smile, either on Radio Citizen, or on Citizen TV.

Courtesy: Shiko Kaitani

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