It was just in 2020 when he came into the limelight after he retired from the media industry. Lolani Kalu opened up about his struggles. The Malimwengu host returned to his home county, Kilifi, Kaloleni area, after losing his job in 2017. Although people speculated that he was laid off from NTV in December 2017 alongside other top journalists during mass retrenchment, Kalu corrected this by saying he retired.
Lolani tried setting up his own production house, but the venture still needs to materialize. However, Lolani started construction in his home at Kaloleni, Kaya ya Mapopho chimbuko la Wagiriama, to explain more about the Agiriama culture.
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His mother was ailing, and due to his old age, she needed medical attention from time to time, where Kalu had to fight tooth and nail to ensure all was well. The headlines across several platforms had this title, from grace to grass.
How Kalu Lost Millions
According to the Veteran Journalist, he faced a significant loss in building a home. Kalu lost savings amounting to Ksh1. 5 million to a rogue businessman he had contracted to build him a retirement home at Njiru Kasarani constituency in Nairobi. His story touched Kenyans, pushing the initiative to support him through comments they made on social media to mobilize others and the money they contributed.
Now, where is Lolani Kalu today? Before we answer that, let us start by knowing what happened after he trended in 2020.
What Happened After He Was All over The Media
It did not take long before the journalist had his doors opened again. He became the correspondent for Coastal Region. According to Tv47 management, he was to cover six counties in the coastal region. Kalu also got some other endorsements here and there.
Untold stories With Kalu
After signing a one-year contract with TV47, Lolani performed his duties well in the coastal region, which considerably marketed the station.
Where Did He Start?
Even though he had tried setting up his own production house, the venture did not materialize since he faced the initial stages of establishing the company.
His mother was ailing, and due to his old age, she needed medical attention from time to time, where Kalu had to fight tooth and nail to ensure all was well. The headlines across several platforms had this title, from grace to grass.
How Kalu Lost Millions
According to the Veteran Journalist, he faced a significant loss in building a home. Kalu lost savings amounting to Ksh1. 5 million to a rogue businessman he had contracted to build him a retirement home at Njiru Kasarani constituency in Nairobi. His story touched Kenyans, pushing the initiative to support him through comments they made on social media to mobilize others and the money they contributed.
Now, where is Lolani Kalu today? Before we answer that, let us start by knowing what happened after he trended in 2020. Kalu ventured into the media industry in 1985 when he was 20. Shockingly, he was fresh from high school. His role was to write news and act as a translator with Sauti ya Kenya. Lolani would later become a full-time actor performing in set books.
Joining NTV
Believe it or not, Kalu joined NTV in 1999. Here, he was known for the Malimwengu Na Lolani Kalu news segment. Lolani has a poetic way of narrating his work, so his show was popular with people.
Thanks to Ahmed Mohammed(Asmali), who thought of this legend. It is through his Twitter post expressing calling upon Kenyans to help him that got Lolani back to the screens. " A few days ago, I asked about the whereabouts of journalist Lolani Kalu. " Today chief inspector of kaloleni station has found him. I have spoken to Lolani. He is going through hard times and seeking your help, " read part of Asmali's s message on Twitter as he shared lolani' s contact details. Who knew that this tweet would transform Lolani?
How Kalu and Conmen
Kalu expressed a loss he went through coming across con men who conned him 1. 5 million for a house he was building at Njiru Kasarani Constituency Nairobi. " I did a job for a company, but they didn't pay me my dues. That, coupled with the fact that I had a sick dad to cater to, really dented my pockets. "
Lolani Acting Again
He comes out very well in his character Babu in Sultana. It is just incredible how he advises Sultana, a blind granddaughter. He has shared the stage with the late actor mzee Ojwang and acted in The Animal Farm, among other set books.
Truth Behind Second Chances
There is indeed a truth behind second chances. You can confirm that by looking at kalu's photos during his struggling days and now when things have worked out for him.
This man was determined to take good care of his elderly mother and did not shy away from borrowing 200 Kenya Shillings which he would sometimes lack. Being a famous TV personality known by many, especially in his village back in Kilifi, you can imagine how it felt to be in such a situation.
We can say that Kalu is a representation of hope. Hope to people who have reached the end and in some way want to give up. Again, he did not shy away from sharing his story with people. Speaking out without fear of judgment helped him. It is only by doing that that you can get assisted. As they say, no man is an Island. We all live by helping each other. Always remember, we live once. We only have this one life. Let us always strive to be kind to others.
What lesson do you learn from Lolani Kalu's story?
