Comedian Sammy Kioko hospitalised after alleged assault over debt dispute

The ongoing financial dispute between popular comedian Sammy Kioko and the Machakos County Government has taken a dark and violent turn. Reports emerged on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, indicating that the content creator was rushed to a Nairobi hospital after being allegedly assaulted during a confrontation related to his pending Ksh19 million debt.

His hospitalisation followed an incident that reportedly occurred outside the Machakos County Government offices, where he had joined other contractors in demonstrations over unpaid dues.

The entertainer, who also runs Movata Fashion, claims that his company supplied uniforms to the Machakos County Government during the 2023/2024 financial year under a contract worth Sh20 million.

However, Kioko alleges that despite fulfilling the supply, he only received Sh20,000, a claim he supported by sharing Mpesa transaction messages.