On May 28, 2026, John Kyalo publicly demanded justice after suffering a disturbing assault in Machakos County. The incident occurred while Kyalo relaxed at a local restaurant and entertainment joint. According to reports, the attacker suddenly set Kyalo’s famous beard on fire without warning.
Comedian Sammie Kioko and his sister staged an overnight protest outside Machakos County government offices. They demanded payment of KSh 19 million. Accordingly, the siblings said frustration pushed them to take the dispute public. They claimed officials ignored repeated follow-ups for years. Kioko stated the money relates to contracted county work completed long ago.



