Guruve are very sad to announce that Kennedy passed away unexpectedly in early July 2009. He will be greatly missed by us as a wonderful sculptor and a good friend.

Kennedy was born in 1966 in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe. He started sculpting after he left school in 1985 and mastered the basic techniques quickly; knowing that he was naturally gifted drove him forward.

He soon teamed up with Silas Manyore, a member of the National Gallery workshop and of the Chapungu Sculpture Village, and worked as his apprentice. Silas was a great sculptor and teacher, and an admirer of Nicholas Mukomberanwa's art. Silas died in 1993, and Kennedy lost a great friend and mentor.

Kennedy's work has been exhibited worldwide - including Australia, USA, Germany and the Netherlands. Numerous local galleries such as Matombo Gallery in Harare have also exhibited his work.

Kennedy was one the senior artists at Chitungwiza Arts Centre, and his work is outstanding. His sculpture is perfect in every detail.