Comedian Stephen Chizema, known for his alias Kitso, recently received a brand-new 2026 Toyota Aqua and KSh1.3 million in cash from Zimbabwean billionaire Wicknell Chivayo. This gesture came after Chizema created a viral skit mocking Chivayo's offer to his former lawyer, Lewis Uriri, which was subsequently declined. Chivayo had joked that he would gift Chizema a Toyota Aqua if he made him laugh, and he followed through on his promise. The comedian collected the car keys and cash on September 23.
The story behind Chivayo's gift to Chizema dates back to his offer to Uriri, which included a 2026 Range Rover Sport Autobiography valued at KSh32 million, KSh6.4 million for fuel, and KSh6.4 million as a "handbag allowance" for Uriri's wife. However, Uriri declined the package, citing the Zimbabwe Legal Practitioners' Code of Conduct and international bar principles. He explained that accepting the gift could compromise his professional independence and create the impression of a financial obligation to Chivayo.
Uriri's decision to decline the gift sparked a wave of comedy online, with Chizema producing a skit that captured the absurdity of the exchange. Chivayo apparently found it hilarious and decided to reward Chizema for making him laugh. The billionaire's philanthropic reputation has grown over the years, with numerous instances of him gifting ordinary Zimbabweans and public figures.
Chizema was photographed collecting the car keys and KSh1.3 million, with the moment shared widely on social media under the caption "Pledge fulfilled!" Fans online reacted positively to the windfall, with many congratulating Chizema on his good fortune. Some noted that Chivayo's generosity was a blessing, with one fan writing that the billionaire was "a man of the moment."
Chivayo's philanthropic efforts have attracted public interest across the region. Recently, he attended Charlene Ruto's traditional wedding wearing a Jacob & Co watch valued at KSh193.5 million. His high-profile lifestyle, including that of his wife Lulu Muteke Chivayo, has drawn attention from fans and media alike.
Chivayo's wife, Lulu Muteke Chivayo, has gained attention for her high-profile appearances, including one aboard a private jet where she was seen wearing white Alexander McQueen sneakers and making a prayerful gesture. The couple's lifestyle has continued to attract public interest.
The gift to Chizema is the latest in a series of philanthropic efforts by Chivayo, who has become known for his high-profile gifts to ordinary Zimbabweans and public figures. The billionaire's generosity has sparked a mix of reactions online, with some praising his kindness and others questioning his motives.
Key points
- Wicknell Chivayo gifts comedian Stephen Chizema a 2026 Toyota Aqua and KSh1.3m after a viral skit.
- The gift was a result of Chizema's skit mocking Chivayo's offer to his former lawyer Lewis Uriri.
- Chivayo's philanthropic efforts have grown over the years, with numerous instances of him gifting ordinary Zimbabweans and public figures.
