Jalang’o Education’s struggles
Jalang’o schooled at Lake Primary School in Homa Bay.
He scored 442 out 700 in KCPE. He was later selected to join Maseno school but unfortunately his Father could not raise the required school fees.
Along the way his chance was sold to another student.
“After fundraising for the required school fees we went there (Maseno) and found out that my chance had been sold. That’s the first time I ever saw my Father cry”
He then got admitted to Barkanyango SecondarySchool.
In third term, while still in form one, he transferred to Nyagoma Boys High School where he sat for his KCSE and scored a C+.
George, his elder brother was forced to drop out of school to give him a chance to continue with his studies.
On November 13, 2020, Jalang’o graduated from Daystar University with a Degree in Community Development.
Fisherman and Fishmonger
At the age of 23, Jalang’o was still a fisherman and fishmonger in Homa Bay Town. He worked at Capital Fish Campany Limited.
Acting Career
After High School, Jalang’o travelled to Nairobi where he used to stay with his relatives. He started off in Lavington at his Uncle’s place before moving out to quarry in Embakasi slums, where he also stayed with another uncle of his.
He did all types of blue collar jobs that one would ever imagine. He worked at ‘mjengo’ sites, packing of sweets in companies and even car washes.
Felix Odiwour alias Jalang’o kicked of his acting career at the Kenya National Theatre where he used to act set books like Mwisho wa Kosa. He later graduated to doing plays before the Papa Shirandula Role came calling.
The witty and funny comedian got his big breakthrough after appearing on Citizen TV’s Program Papa Shirandula.
Radio Career
Jalang’o started his radio Journey at Ramogi FM doing voiceovers.
In January 2009, while acting, he applied for a job at Kiss 100 as a radio presenter despite it requiring one to be a degree holder.
Miraculously, he beat his degree holder competitors and secured himself a job as a radio presenter co-hosting alongside Caroline Mutoko.
The day he got his appointment letter, that’s the same day his father also passed on.
After three years (2012) he parted ways Kiss 100 to join Standard Group owned station Radio Maisha. At Maisha he was paired with Alex Mwakideu.
The two worked together until 2017 when Jalang’o was poached by Royal Media Owned station HOT96.
He worked at Hot96 for 1 year and four months, alongside Jeff Koinange before his friend turned brother Alex Mwakideu approached him with another deal to Join Milele FM.
Mwakideu and Jalang’o reunited at Milele FM on August 6, 2018. He worked at the station until June 22, 2020.
Jalang’o’s was among over 100 employees who were fired by Mediamax due to adverse effects of covid-19 on businesses.
