LOLANI KALU LANDS A NEW JOB

The sun seems to be shining again on the back of the almost forgotten Ex-NTV journalist Lolani Kalu.

His pictures living in abject poverty gripped the emotions of Kenyans the past few weeks. In a rallying cry to the fluent Swahili journalists, Kenyans contributed to make sure he never suffers again.

Lolani Kalu in a later recanted statement, had shown displeasure on how he was shown the door at NTV. He also tearfully explained how he was swindled millions after his unfortunate dismissal.

The media sphere in Kenya is hugely unregulated. The workers are not unionized making them serve at the mercy of their employers. It was no surprise to see Lolani Kalu talk glowingly about NTV in a later interview with media personality Jalang’o.

Away from his misfortunes, it seems Lolani Kalu can now afford to smile as he seems to be heading to a new job at the popular TV 47. Challyh News has got information from credible sources that the veteran journalist has already put ink on his new contract at the fast rising TV station.

Lolani will be given a free reign at the TV station where he will be at liberty to produce his favorite programme. Kenyans are anxious to see if this will be a rendition of Malimwengu na Lolani Kalu.

Earlier explaining how he had lost millions, Lolani said that he had trusted a friend who was a contractor. After paying him huge sums of money, the guy ran away leaving Lolani broke and with unfinished house.

To compound on his miseries, his father fell ill. The few coins he had not been swindled by the friend turned foe was used to cater for his father’s treatment.

He begged Kenyans to buy him a video camera and a computer. Kenyans contributed overwhelmingly and thanks to their generous nature, the veteran journalist is now back to his feet.

Speaking to K24 on September 30, Lolani Kalu said that Kenyans had already donated over 200,000.

“Honestly, I am overwhelmed by Kenyans’ support. I lack words to express my gratitude to the well-wishers from far and wide, who have sent whatever they had to my cell phone line via mobile money.

Many contributed between Ksh50 and Ksh100. Collectively, they’ve so far sent me slightly over Ksh200,000, which I will use to buy a camera and sound equipment,” Lolani Kalu said.