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Kapsaret MP Oscar Sudi has come to the aid of comedian Stellah Jemutai Koitie, popularly known as Jemutai Comedian, after she made an emotional appeal for financial help following a poorly attended event.
Jemutai had reached out to well-wishers for assistance after an empowerment event she organised to celebrate 11 years in the comedy industry failed to attract the turnout she had expected.
Sudi said he was touched by the comedian’s appeal on social media and decided to meet her and offer financial support as she works to overcome the difficulties caused by the event.
“Following her emotional appeal on social media, I was moved by Stellah Jemutai Koitie, alias Jemutai Comedian – Chibambe, who had even deactivated her social media accounts,” Sudi said.
He added that his meeting with Jemutai was intended to help her regain stability while also exploring broader opportunities for the growth of creative arts and stand-up comedy.
“Today, I made a point of meeting her to offer my support in my own small way, to help her get back on her feet and to explore how we can take creative arts and stand-up comedy to the next level,” he said.
Sudi also said he was interested in finding sustainable ways to support artists beyond providing immediate financial assistance. He noted that creatives need reliable platforms through which they can earn a decent income and build sustainable careers.
“As a patron, we are determined to create a platform for our creatives so they can earn a decent living and build a foundation for the next generation,” Sudi said.
His intervention comes almost two weeks after Jemutai appealed to Kenyans for financial assistance following the August 17, 2026, event she organised to mark her 11th year in comedy.
The comedian said the event attracted fewer people than anticipated, leaving her with unpaid bills owed to service providers and creatives who contributed to the celebration.
Jemutai also expressed disappointment that some political leaders who had promised to attend or support the event failed to honour their commitments.
“Sadly, the support I hoped for from some of our leaders did not come through. Many promised to stand with me, but today, their absence was deeply felt,” she said.
She said the situation was particularly painful because political leaders had previously been seen supporting other artists.
“It is painful, especially when we see our leaders show up for other artists,” Jemutai said.
She subsequently appealed to well-wishers to help her clear the outstanding payments owed to those who worked on the event.
“We still have commitments to honour the service providers and creatives who worked tirelessly to make this celebration possible. Please stand with me and support me in whatever way you can,” she said.
Jemutai’s appeal attracted widespread reactions from fans and other Kenyans. Concern grew after the comedian deactivated her social media accounts, prompting followers to express solidarity and call for support for the entertainer.
