In a captivating revelation, celebrated comedian Vincent Mwasya, popularly known as Chipukeezy, shared an inspiring story about his first encounter with Deputy President William Ruto, which became a turning point in his career. Chipukeezy, who currently serves as the State House MC, recalled the significant meeting during an interview on Radio Maisha.

The meeting between Chipukeezy and the then Deputy President was facilitated by former Starehe MP, Charles Jaguar. Chipukeezy expressed his eagerness to discuss his aspirations of making a positive impact on young people's lives through his work.

Guided by Jaguar, Chipukeezy seized the opportunity to meet with Dr. Ruto at his office. During the conversation, he passionately expressed his desire to address drug abuse among the youth and shared his efforts in creating positive change through his online show, Chipukeezy. He also revealed his involvement in building a school back home and emphasized the importance of continuing this noble work.

"I told him I wanted a job to impact young people. I was running the Chipukeezy show online. I had built a school back home, and I told him I did not want money to continue building the school; I wanted a job to push the youths about drug abuse, and I was also learning how to quit alcohol. He gave me the Nacada job," Chipukeezy recalled.

However, Chipukeezy clarified that his appointment to the National Authority for Campaigns Against Alcohol and Drugs Abuse (Nacada) board was not solely due to his friendship with Jaguar. Instead, it was driven by his passion and commitment to making a positive impact on young lives.

Emphasizing his qualifications for the role, Chipukeezy proudly asserted, "I did not go to Karen to look for that job like a celeb; I went there like a Kenyan. He saw me fit, and that is why I did it so passionately. I was below 25 years old and had already achieved so much in the industry. When you look at a young person of my level to represent the youths, I qualified for that."

Chipukeezy, who will soon mark a decade in the industry, is set to celebrate in the "Ten Toes Down" event from KICC to Mwai Kibaki Convention Centre at MKU Thika on August 5, 2023. He expressed gratitude for the opportunity to inspire and uplift young people and announced his dedication to supporting industry veteran Churchill to further develop and nurture the comedy sector.

As he prepares for the milestone event, Chipukeezy revealed his plans to unite comedians from across Africa to join in the festivities and celebrate the profound impact they have collectively made on the youth and society at large.