Comedian and entrepreneur Sammy Kioko has broken his silence following alleged brutal assault during a protest over unpaid dues in Machakos.
In a statement on Monday, April 6, 2026, Kioko reflected on the ordeal, saying the experience tested him physically and emotionally but did not break his spirit.
“It began with a voice, a voice that refused to stay silent. Through interviews and press briefings, I spoke not just for myself, but for many who had long been unheard,” Sammy Kioko said.
According to Kioko, day after day, he and fellow protesters walked into offices carrying hope, questions, and the dreams of many.
Sammy Kioko speaks out after sustaining injuries during Machakos protests
“But sometimes, when you speak the truth to power, you step into danger. Then, in the moment that changed everything, the unthinkable happened. I was attacked, not because I was wrong, but because I refused to stay silent,” he added.
Despite the painful hospitalisation that followed, Kioko said he never felt alone. “l
“The community, artists, leaders, youths, and ordinary citizens stood firm. Demonstrations were planned, prayers were offered, and support poured in. Every visit, every message, every prayer became my strength,” he claimed.
He further appreciated Kenyans who rallied behind him.
I walked out not as a victim, but as a survivor. Still standing. Still speaking,” Kioko said.
