When Jalango quit his job at Kiss FM to contest for Langata MP seat he didn’t imagine he would face so many challenges beginning at his own home.
Speaking during an interview with Unscripted With Grace on NTV, the comedian turned politician revealed that his political campaign has caused friction between his wife Amina Chao and him.
“My wife can’t take it! The late nights are not good for her. People calling throughout the night, the stress that comes with it, things she sees in my eyes after going through a tough day,” said Jalang’o.
The wannabe Langata MP further said that his wife told him he would lose weight without going to the gym because of his stressful campaign schedule.
“For a long time I’ve always wanted to go to the gym to lose weight…she told me ‘this campaign ndio gym yako’ because it’s not easy,” he said.
Jalang’o also took to social media and complained that he was getting broke because of the culture of handouts.
Jalang’o had previously lamented that political campaigns are so expensive. He disclosed that he always gives handouts as appreciation to people who listen to him.
“Every meeting you go and speak to people and tell them what you can do for them, people are hungry out here. The first thing will be, ‘Mhesh, unatuacha aje? Give us something. That’s not bribing but is a form of appreciation after spending time with them. Some closed their jobs just to come and be with you,” said Jalang’o.
“Marketing and billboards are expensive, merchandise is expensive,” he added.
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