Saturday, May 16,
2026 - Kenyan comedian and filmmaker, Eddie Butita, has opened up about his
trip to the United States as part of a delegation that included President
William Ruto, saying he has no regrets despite the wave of online criticism
that followed.
Speaking to Milele FM’s Jacquey Nyaminde, better known as
Wilbroda, Butita described the visit, which included a stop at the world-renowned
Tyler Perry Studios, as one of the most defining moments of his career.
“That was a high, high, high moment of my career… I love to
experience it again. God has given me so much,” he reflected.
Butita explained that the trip connected him with
influential figures in the global film industry and opened doors to
collaborations that continue to shape his work in production.
He emphasized that his participation was strictly
professional, not political, even as critics linked the delegation to the
controversial Finance Bill protests back home.
Acknowledging the backlash, Butita admitted he too had
concerns about the Finance Bill but insisted that he could not turn down such a
transformative opportunity.
“That moment
you asked me, and I will not regret it 100%. To go with William, President
William Ruto, and Tyler Perry Studios.”
“The fact that
they sat down and decided to make me an artist and be a part of this,” he said.
He highlighted the Tyler Perry Studios visit as a milestone
tied to his long-term vision, including his ambitious Slate
100 initiative, which aims to produce 100 films to strengthen
Kenya’s film industry.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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