Editor's Review

Dubbed "I Believe In Your Journey Jalang'o", friends, business partners, colleagues and former colleagues joined hands to see his event becomes a success.

Comedian-cum-radio presenter Felix Odiwuor, alias Jalang'o, held a fundraiser dinner on Friday, December 3, at a hotel in Nairobi to raise funds for his 2022 parliamentary bid.

As expected, most of his friends graced the event to express their solidarity even as they went out of the way and donated huge sums of monies.

In an event that was dubbed "I Believe In Your Journey Jalang'o", friends, business partners, colleagues and former colleagues joined hands to see his event becomes a success.

Mombasa Governor Ali Hassan Joho, who happens to be Jalang'o's long time camaraderie, gave Ksh1 million. The Governor's brother Mohammed Soud Machele, who is eyeing the Mvita Parliamentary seat, also gave Ksh1 million. The two were, however, not present at the event.

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Businessman Rodger Kipembe, a friend to Jalang'o and NOPEU party secretary-general, also gave a million shillings. He topped his contributions with two cars for his campaigns.

Devine collections founder and CEO Mercy Malilu, a long term business partner of Jalang'o, gave Ksh500,000 in cash and pledged to add Ksh500,000 on Monday.

Jalang'o radio co-host at Kiss 100 Kamene Goro, present at the dinner, gave Ksh200,000.

Alex Mwakideu, Jalang'o's close friend and who previously hosted a breakfast show with him at Radio Maisha and Milele, gave a donation of Ksh100,000.

Lawyer Silas Jakakimba, who also has an interest in the same Lang'ata Parliamentary seat, gave Ksh111,000. He said talks are ongoing on how they will handle the stalemate.

Taita Taveta Governor Granton Samboja gave Ksh100,000.

Betty Kyallo also attended the event and gave a huge cheque though she did not want it mentioned.

Blogger Robert Alai gave Ksh40,000. ComedianJasper Muthomi, popularly known as MC Jessie, gave a donation of Ksh50,000. Singer Bahati gave a donation of Ksh70,000.

Captain Otoyo gave Ksh50,000. Owago Onyiro too gave Ksh50,000.

Trippygo Tours and Travel, Jalang'os business partners, gave a cheque of Ksh200,000. Jane of Best Mtumba Sales gave Ksh50,000. Jalang'o friends from the US identified as Kelly gave Ksh600,000. A woman identified as Sally gave Ksh500,000.

The list of many friends and business partners who gave hundreds of thousands and never wanted to be mentioned is "endless".

The total amount of money raised was, however, not announced.