Comedy legend Churchill Ndambuki has responded to recent claims that he was not paying comedians and his short stint as the chairman of the Creatives and Technical Committee.
Churchill was appointed to the committee by Youth Affairs, Sports and Arts Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwaba in 2022. However, their appointments were revoked after four months, leaving people with mixed reactions to what led to the move.
In a recent interview, Churchill denied the claims that he was not paying comedians. He said that he had always paid his comedians on time and that he had never had any problems with them. He also explained that he had given them a platform to showcase their talent, and that some of them had misused this platform.
Churchill also spoke about his short stint as the chairman of the Creatives and Technical Committee. He said that he had been appointed to the committee to help promote the creative industry in Kenya. However, he said that he had found that the committee was not working effectively and that he had resigned after four months.
Churchill’s comments have been met with mixed reactions. Some people have praised him for speaking out against the claims of non-payment, while others have criticized him for his short stint as the chairman of the Creatives and Technical Committee.
It remains to be seen what the future holds for Churchill and the creative industry in Kenya. However, it is clear that Churchill is a passionate advocate for the arts and that he is committed to helping Kenyan comedians succeed.
