Zimbabwean comedian and musician Mai TT, alongside UK-based entrepreneur Mr. Gilbert Kandiado, orchestrated a heartwarming Christmas gesture at Chikurubi Female Prison.
They provided lunch and distributed Christmas goodies to 257 inmates on Christmas Eve, infusing the correctional facility with joy and festive spirit.
Mr. Kandiado's Generosity:
Mr. Kandiado, the proprietor of Gilbert Facilities Limited, which specializes in cleaning services, led the charitable initiative by generously donating Christmas gifts and organizing a shared meal for the incarcerated women, aiming to uplift their spirits during the holiday season.![]() |
| Mai TT and UK-Based Businessman Spread Christmas Cheer at Chikurubi Prison with Lunch for Inmates |
Moreover, he pledged to extend his support by ensuring the cleanliness of various prisons, deeply moved by the plight of inmates, especially mothers-to-be and infants residing in correctional facilities.
A Reunion and Redeeming Outreach:
The initiative, spearheaded by Mai TT and supported by Mr. Kandiado, carried profound significance as Mai TT, who had previously been confined in the prison, leveraged the opportunity to reconnect with former acquaintances, fostering a sense of camaraderie and understanding among the incarcerated individuals.Notably, Mai TT's visit rekindled connections with a former fellow inmate, Idah, who is serving an extended sentence for a grave offense.
Mr. Kandiado's Act of Compassion:
Expressing his commitment to championing positive change, Mr. Kandiado underscored his intention to address the broader challenges confronting incarcerated individuals, amplifying Mai TT's insights into the hardships faced, particularly concerning expectant mothers and children residing within the confines of the prison.His pledge to initiate a cleaning campaign across multiple correctional facilities underscores a heartfelt dedication to ameliorate the living conditions and overall well-being of inmates.
A Moment of Uplift and Remembrance:
Amid the compassionate outreach, the festivities at Chikurubi Prison were further elevated by musical performances from Jah Master and Shantel Sithole, resonating with the spirit of the season and providing a brief respite for the inmates.The event, marked by the presence of seven babies, eight expectant mothers, 45 foreign inmates, and 133 individuals awaiting sentencing, captured a multifaceted outreach, embracing a diverse tapestry of narratives within the prison community.
The collective efforts led by Mai TT and Mr. Kandiado stand as a poignant embodiment of compassion and solidarity, fostering a tangible moment of warmth and inclusion within the correctional setting, illuminating the enduring potential of human connection and charitable outreach in transcending societal barriers and sowing seeds of hope and restoration.
The collective efforts led by Mai TT and Mr. Kandiado stand as a poignant embodiment of compassion and solidarity, fostering a tangible moment of warmth and inclusion within the correctional setting, illuminating the enduring potential of human connection and charitable outreach in transcending societal barriers and sowing seeds of hope and restoration.

