Kenyan comedian and entrepreneur Sammy Kioko has announced that he is selling the car he won in the 2018 Ultimate Comic Challenge, just a week after publicly demanding payment from Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti.
In a video posted on his Facebook page on Monday, November 3, 2025, Kioko shared that the decision to part ways with his eight-year-old vehicle was difficult but necessary. He described the car as a major blessing that had served him well throughout his comedy journey.
“For those who know me, you know this car has been a blessing to me for the past eight years. If you’ve followed my story for ten years, you know how I got it and how much it has meant to me,” Kioko said.
The comedian explained that financial challenges, particularly related to his sister’s urgent medical treatment abroad, had prompted him to sell the car. He noted that while the decision was painful, it was driven by necessity.
“Sometimes, as a man, you have to do what you must, even if it hurts. I’m selling this car to bless someone else with it at a good price,” he said, appealing to potential buyers to reach out directly.
Kioko revealed that his priority in November was to raise funds to help his sister access medical care overseas. “My goal this month was to help my sister travel for treatment, but time is not on our side. For serious buyers only, hit my DM with a good offer take it as a blessing,” he urged.
From Comedy Champion to Industry Icon
Sammy Kioko rose to national fame after winning the Ultimate Comic reality competition in 2018, a talent search program organized by Maisha Magic East in partnership with Daniel ‘Churchill’ Ndambuki. The victory earned him a KSh 1 million cash prize, a car, and a one-year television contract.
The 22-week televised competition, which sought to discover and nurture Kenya’s next big comedy stars, featured six finalists before Kioko was crowned the overall winner.
“I’m so honoured and absolutely happy to be crowned the Ultimate Comic. This is a great win for me, and I’m grateful to Churchill, Maisha Magic East, and everyone who supported me. I hope to use my talent to grow further and inspire other comedians,” Kioko said at the time.
Over the years, Kioko has transitioned from stand-up comedy to entrepreneurship and digital content creation, continuing to make an impact in Kenya’s entertainment scene.
