Jalang’o, real name Felix Odiwuor, couldn’t hide his emotions after he finally fulfilled what his late father envisioned for him.
The Kiss FM presenter shed tears of joy while picking his graduation gown [he is set to graduate from Daystar university], this was so significant to him because of his late father.
Jalang’o’s late father wanted him to attain the highest level of education. Two years ago, the comedian narrated how his dad broke down in tears after Maseno school refused him admission.
“Maseno school…let me tell you a short story…When I sat for my KCPE I got a chance at Maseno school by luck because with 442 Marks I think I was lucky…I was soo happy just like everyone because a chance at Maseno school was all you needed! This dream was not to be! School fees was nowhere! My dad ( God Rest hi soul in peace) organized several fund drives and by the time he was getting the money I was two weeks late from reporting day!
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“My chance was gone! We walked with my dad out of the school after hours of pleading to be allowed in, the principal refused! I had never seen my dad cry but that day we cried together! We walked to the main road got in a Marathi and went home! I later joined form one in a different school but with Maseno school uniform because my old man could not afford another pair! So for the whole of form one I was in a different uniform in a different school,” Jalang’o narrated sometimes in 2018.
Graduating from university is a big deal for Jalang’o because that’s what his late father envisioned for him. This explains why the comedian shed tears of joy ahead of his graduation at Daystar university.
“Today has been a good day, I just want to thank God this far. He remains Elshadai! 4 years at Daystar University was summed up in bitter-sweet tears! When I confirmed that my name was on the list of 2020 graduating students I just cried. But picking my gown today was even more emotional. I just wish my Dad was here to see me fulfill his wishes. You might not understand why my undergrad means a lot to me but I will live to tell this story why I had to graduate or go to school at my age,” wrote Jalang’o on InstaStory.
