Daniel Ndambuki, also known as Churchill (born October 30, 1977), is an award-winning Kenyan comedian who hosts the comedy television show, Churchill Show, on TV47 Kenya on Sundays. He is also the founder and CEO of, Laugh Industry Kenya.

Daniel Ndambuki Churchill Biography

Full Name :

Daniel Ndambuki

Stage Name :

Churchill

Date of Birth :

October 30, 1977

Place of Birth :

Kitui, Kenya

Nationality :

Kenya

Occupation (s) :

Comedy, Tv host

Net Worth :

$1.5 million

Social Media Handle :

Instagram @mwalimchurchill

Twitter @mwalimchurchill

Early Life and Education

Daniel Ndambuki, popularly known as Churchill, was born in Kitui town but moved to Machakos, Kenya. He attended Machakos Township primary. He enrolled at Mumbuni High School for his secondary school education. Churchill had the opportunity to travel and study abroad, but he declined, the reason was unknown to the public. He later went to Word of Life in kabete, Nairobi, Kenya, where he did a theology program. He graduated from Daystar University and earned a degree in Mass Communication.

Career

Churchill has been in the comedy industry since 1996, but in early 2000 he brought comedy to a new level, which has earned him hundreds of thousands to millions of fans on radio, television, and the Internet. 

He rose to fame as a comedian through the hit comedy show “Redykyulass”, in which he acted alongside Walter Mongare (Nyambane), Peter Kaimenyi (Kajairo), Maurice Otieno (Mdomo Baggy), John Kiarie (KJ) and Anthony Njuguna. 

In September 2008, he launched the Churchill Live Comedy Show, which was renamed the Churchill Show during its third season in 2012. Hundreds of comedians in the country have risen to fame via the show, like Eric Omondi, Teacher Wanjiku, Professor Hammo, MCA Tricky, Jemutai, Magazine (DJ Shitii), and Dr. Kingori.

Top Facebook

Churchill was the first Kenyan to hit 1,000,000 likes on Facebook, and he has gathered more than that fan base ever since he hit the first 1 million likes.

Kids Festival

He hosted a weekly segment on Churchill’s show titled “Toto’s Corner” and he has managed to win the hearts of Kenyan children and families with the show, another show hosted by him is Kids Festival, which has impacted 55,000 plus kids and families.

Churchill Show

The show has featured notable people, like influential personalities, politicians, celebrities, and other remarkable people. Churchill Show has become a household in Kenya

Churchill Academy

Churchill is a mentor to many in the industry. He has contributed a lot to the growth of the comedy industry in East Africa. He has raised a lot of talented people through a program dubbed “Top Comic” that has put forward leading comedy brands. There are two weekly shows that air on TV i.e. Churchill Show & Churchill Raw. The academy has produced 73 new comedians and counting, most of them are doing well in the industry, others are still in training, and more are signing up every day!

Personal Life

Churchill is happily married with children but he keeps his family and marriage private

Awards

Churchill Net Worth

He is the richest comedian in Kenya with a net worth of $1.5 million

Social Media Handle

• Instagram @mwalimchurchill
• Twitter @mwalimchurchill 

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