PAYMENT DELAYS: CHIPUKEEZY BREAKS SILENCE ON SUSPENSION OF HIS TV SHOW

Comedian Vincent Mwasia Mutua, popularly known as Chipukeezy, has shared the reasons why his show, The Chipukeezy Show stopped airing on Kenya Broadcasting Corporation (KBC).

In a statement,  Chipukeezy stated that due to KBC’s failure to fulfil its payment obligations for several months, the show had been suspended. “Dear valued partners, suppliers, artistes and fans. We hope this message finds you well. We at Ufalme Entertainment wish to address a matter that has been of concern to many of you.

It is with a heavy heart that we must inform you of the ongoing delay in payment from our media partner, KBC. Since November, we have experienced significant delays in receiving payments from KBC, despite our best efforts to meet our commitments to all stakeholders involved in the production of The Chipukeezy Show,” the statement read in part.

Chipukeezy explained that the absence of payment has impacted the show’s production, leading to its suspension, “As a production company committed to maintaining high standards of professionalism and integrity, we understand the impact these delays can have on our valued partners, suppliers and artists.

We want to assure you that we are actively working with KBC to resolve this matter quickly and fairly. We extend our deepest gratitude to our incredible fans for their unwavering support! Your favourite show will resume soon on KBC once we have resolved the outstanding issues, promising more inspiration and empowerment.” 

The Chipukeezy Show debuted on KBC on September 11, 2023, running for a brief period before being abruptly removed from the airwaves without clarification.