Comedian Njugush has clarified that his satirical content is not politically motivated but rather a mirror of society’s state at any given time. The celebrated content creator, whose real name is Timothy Kimani, made the remarks during an appearance on the Jeff Koinange Live show on Citizen TV.
Njugush said that having trained as a journalist at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communication (KIMC), he was taught to be bold in how he shares information. He credited this foundation for giving him the courage to produce bold content that often critiques the government.
“The things we do are just a reflection of society. It’s not politics,” Njugush said. He added that the government’s actions often provide half the material for his skits, making it easy to create content that resonates with the public.
He also recalled his time at KIMC, noting that even during college, students would protest to perform plays they felt better represented their message, even if it went against the institution’s plans.
Njugush further expressed his disappointment in how key appointments in government are made, especially in Cabinet positions. He questioned why individuals lacking technical expertise are chosen for top government roles while professionals in fields such as education are held to higher standards.
“For example, there’s a board chair who is not an engineer but supervises engineers. What does that say about how we operate?” he posed.
He also took issue with the inconsistency in applying regulations, citing how teachers are required to be TSC compliant to teach drama in schools, yet similar standards are not applied when appointing Cabinet Secretaries.
Njugush concluded by reflecting on how public trust in leadership has eroded due to unfulfilled promises, including pledges to eliminate extra-judicial killings, abductions, and corruption — issues that, according to him, have worsened.
Through his content, Njugush continues to challenge societal norms and hold those in power accountable, all while staying true to his roots in journalism.
