This archive report was first published on 23 June 2020.
Comedian and radio presenter Jalang'o has parted ways with Milele FM, ending his tenure as a co-host on the breakfast show. In a social media post, Jalang'o revealed that his last day on air was last Friday.
He cited disagreements with the HR department over employment terms as the reason for his departure. Jalang'o expressed gratitude to his fans and ex-colleagues for their support, thanking them for making Milele FM the most popular and number one radio station in the country.
Mediamax, the parent company of Milele FM, had earlier declared tens of employees redundant, including Karen Karimi, Joab Mwaura, and Nancy Onyancha. Jalang'o's departure comes as a result of the mass firings.
Reacting to the news, fans of Jalang'o flooded his social media post with encouraging comments, wishing him the best in his future endeavors.
Some of the comments included:
- 'You have taught me to be hopeful for every closed door as the other one is opening and this I will tell you same vibe. ALUTA CONTINUA!!' - @drofweneke
- 'Wacha mlango ifunge Bro. Kuna Gate inafunguka. Kwanza Silver Plaque ikuje then tukule trip na Trippy Go kupunguza stress alafu uzidi kutamba! Kudos for a good run. Uko juu Buda' - @dansonko
- 'It is well and shall always be well' - @terencecreative
- 'It’s was an honor working with you @jalangoo, Ngumu Kumeza.' - @chris001ke
- 'It is well bro,it will dawn again phelo... May God Open new doors for you soonest' - @millychebby
- '#MunguMbele baba… You are a very hard and smart working fellow I’ve known and the sky isn’t just the limit for you. Godspeed' - @kenambani
