Kenyan comedian and content creator Jaymo Ule Msee has appealed to Kenyans for financial assistance as he attempts to rebuild his career, while issuing a public apology to Generation Z over controversial remarks he made during the June 25, 2025 memorial protests.
In a lengthy statement shared on November 3, 2026, the comedian, whose real name is Wilson Muirani Gathoni, admitted that his political involvement had damaged his relationship with some of the followers who helped build his entertainment career.
Jaymo acknowledged that he had lost focus on content creation while pursuing political ambitions, saying his involvement in political debates had distanced him from the audience that initially embraced his comedy.
“I lost my way. Somewhere between the opinions, arguments, ego and political hallucinations, I lost touch with the creator you welcomed into your lives,” he said.
His apology specifically addressed remarks he made on June 25, 2025, when Kenyans took to the streets to commemorate those killed during the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations.
At the time, Jaymo described the 2025 memorial protests as “very fake” and claimed they had a tribal leaning and zero impact. The comments triggered widespread criticism, with some Kenyans accusing him of dismissing the concerns and sacrifices of young protesters.
More than a year later, he admitted that his remarks were insensitive and that he had failed to appreciate the pain behind the demonstrations.
“To Gen Z: I sincerely apologise for my insensitive remarks on 25 June 2025. I failed to give your pain and concerns the respect they deserved. I should have listened. I was wrong,” he wrote.
He also apologised to people who felt hurt by his political videos, adding that he accepted responsibility for his words and decisions.
However, the apology was accompanied by an admission that has since attracted attention online: Jaymo says he is struggling financially.
“Today, I am super broke. My political choices and financial mistakes have cost me deeply. I cannot blame politics for everything when I made decisions too,” he stated.
The comedian described the difficulty of being recognised by the public while privately struggling to rebuild his life, saying he had been living with the uncertainty of how to move forward.
He subsequently appealed to well-wishers to support him financially, asking those willing to contribute to help him get back on his feet.
Jaymo also made it clear that financial contributions were not the only way people could support his return, suggesting that watching and sharing his content would also help him rebuild his audience.
His appeal has, however, received mixed reactions, with some social media users questioning the timing of the apology and arguing that his past political positions had contributed to the loss of public support. Others have urged him to rebuild his career through content rather than rely on financial contributions from the same audience he previously alienated.
As part of his comeback plans, Jaymo announced a 20-episode series titled Inside the Life of a Prodigal Creator, scheduled to premiere on November 9, 2026.
The series is expected to explore his personal experiences, financial difficulties and lessons from his time away from the creative work that made him popular.
He acknowledged that an apology alone would not restore the trust he had lost, saying he would have to demonstrate change through his actions.
The comedian is now seeking a second chance from the audience that once made him one of Kenya’s recognisable online comedy personalities.
