Comedian Sammy Kioko has turned to President William Ruto for assistance in resolving a payment dispute with the Machakos County government. Kioko claims the county owes him Sh19 million for supplying staff uniforms, a debt that's left him financially strained and forced him to shut down his business.
Kioko's sister, who's battling a serious illness, was flown to India for treatment, adding to the family's financial woes. Despite numerous attempts to engage with county officials, Kioko says he's been met with "deafening silence" and even intimidation.
The dispute has sparked widespread outrage, with many Kenyans calling for transparency in county procurement processes. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has offered to help Kioko pursue the payment.
Machakos County has denied any wrongdoing, claiming Kioko isn't a registered supplier and didn't fulfill contractual obligations.
Kioko's sister, who's battling a serious illness, was flown to India for treatment, adding to the family's financial woes. Despite numerous attempts to engage with county officials, Kioko says he's been met with "deafening silence" and even intimidation.
The dispute has sparked widespread outrage, with many Kenyans calling for transparency in county procurement processes. Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko has offered to help Kioko pursue the payment.
Machakos County has denied any wrongdoing, claiming Kioko isn't a registered supplier and didn't fulfill contractual obligations.
