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== Controversies ==

Njugush has faced minimal controversies, largely due to his clean, family-friendly humor. Early in his career, online trolls mocked his slim physique, prompting him to hit the gym in 2018, adding muscle and improving health. “They called me skinny; I turned it into content,” he said.<ref>[https://kenyanmoves.co.ke/njugush-biography-age-tribe-family-education-wife-child-career-salary-house-cars-and-net-worth/ Kenyan Moves - Njugush Biography]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HuB50EgOMYo Mic Cheque Podcast - Njugush Full Interview]</ref> Some fans criticized Celestine’s larger build compared to his, but Njugush dismissed such comments, praising her support. “She’s my queen; haters don’t matter,” he stated.<ref>[https://www.tuko.co.ke/275081-njugush-wife-age-profile-photos.html Tuko.co.ke - Njugush Wife]</ref><ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5ll40jyBrc Switch TV - Njugush Talks About His Wife, Comedy, and More]</ref> His advocacy for unity in comedy has occasionally sparked debate, particularly when addressing tribalism. “Humor should heal, not divide,” he argued.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l89KYLw-tMk Spice FM - Njugush: From Meru to Millions]</ref>

In February 2023, Njugush faced backlash for promoting Equity Bank in a video dressed as a schoolboy, praising its school fee payment services. Amid reports of fraudulent activities at the bank, netizens accused him of sanitizing a flawed institution. “You can’t pay influencers like Njugush to sanitize your mess!” tweeted @KithekaDon. Njugush deleted the posts, clarifying it was a scheduled campaign, not an attempt to mislead. “The timing was bad; I support justice,” he said, noting the controversy didn’t harm his brand.<ref>[https://www.plugmedia.co.ke/comedian-njugush-faces-backlash-over-equity-bank-promotion/ Plug Media - Njugush Faces Backlash Over Equity Bank Promotion]</ref>

In 2024, Njugush stirred debate by critiquing Kenya’s Finance Bill 2024 in a satirical skit, aligning with youth protests. “I speak for my people; comedy can challenge power,” he told Lynn Ngugi, earning praise but also criticism from pro-government voices.<ref name="LynnNgugi"/> His balanced approach—satirizing issues without partisanship—has kept controversies limited, as noted by X user @karanja_javan, who praised his “sophisticated satirical comedy.”<ref name="KaranjaJavan">Karanja Javan post on X, July 4, 2023</ref>