Charles Odongo, recently gone viral and now popularly known as ugali man is a lucky man having bagged himself a brand new car and a Sh5 million cheque by a betting company that has since appointed him as their brand ambassador.
Odongo who is a gym instructor in Ongata Rongai in Kajiado County was also provided with a fully-furnished gymnasium at a private ceremony held in Nairobi on Tuesday, June 14.
Ugali man thanked the betting company and promised to use the money and gym to uplift others and to guide the youth from engaging in crime.
“My dad was a boxer and a fitness guy. I followed in his footsteps and I am proud of the far I have come with this betting company that has held my hand since day one.
“I used to work at a gym. However, I lost my job when the Covid-19 pandemic broke out. My dad asked me to save on rent and I relocated to our home where I built a small mabati shack,” he recalled.
Ugali man says he decided to take up fitness and use it to change society after losing some of his friends to crime.
While speaking at comedian Jalango’s Youtube show the previous day, Odongo advised the youth to seize digital opportunities and create self-employment.
“Do not give up on any startup. Push hard. For me, I will own a full gym fitted with all the required equipment. I can’t believe it – thanks to the betting company for sponsoring me,” he stated.
Odongo became an internet sensation after a video depicting his eating techniques went viral. he told Kenyans that he recorded more than 100 videos but got lucky after only one was shared widely.
“I like doing videos that will leave people talking. I feel good when people are talking about me because it means that I am worthy. I’m also a person who likes making people happy and cracking their ribs as well,” he said.
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