Churchill Show
It seemed the Churhill show was headed to extinction if the current reports were something to go by. Things have taken a dramatic turn at creative entertainment service company ‘Laugh Industry Limited’ known for its flagship ‘Churchill Show’ program as unpaid comedians and service providers continue to pull back the curtain on unaddressed complaints of non-payment.
unreasonable work expectations, constant intimidation of workers, and a toxic culture of evading responsibility that is perpetuated by media personality Daniel Ndambuki.
For instance, since the beginning of the year, widespread accusations emerged from his team over unresolved payments, with many comedians and support staff claiming they have been denied what they are owed.
“We have been working at the Churchil show with no success; so far, Churchil has not remitted our payments, and we shall be laying out tools down,” a comedian said.
When reached for comment on the matter today, Churchill said that he would be responding to the accusations at a later date.
The growing discontent reached a boiling point when comedians, already facing dwindling viewership and unstable conditions, boycotted a show at BBS Mall, demanding compensation.
Sources have revealed that while their boss paid over Ksh 10 million shillings to foreign artists Israel Ebonyi and Christina Susho for performances, his Kenyan crew has been left in the lurch.
The situation has only worsened as show payments remain delayed, with the rest of the crew, including hotel staff and suppliers from KICC, yet to receive their dues.
Ndambuki’s response has reportedly been to ignore their calls, with many workers left to wonder if they will ever see their hard-earned money.
The production team is now finding it increasingly difficult to continue, with several episodes of ‘The Churchill Show’ now airing repeats on NTV due to the inability to record fresh content.
Reports indicate that Ndambuki, who once enjoyed a reputation for professional success, is now funding his extravagant lifestyle by cutting corners and neglecting his financial responsibilities.
This decline, according to insiders, began when he replaced key staff members with less experienced personnel, prioritizing loyalty over competence, all while avoiding his financial obligations.