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Africa-Press<\/a> – Kenya<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Charles Odongo also known as viral ugali man, was rewarded with a brand new car and a Ksh5 million cheque by a betting company.<\/p>\n

Odongo who hails from Ongata Rongai in Kajiado County was also provided with a fully-furnished gymnasium at a private ceremony held in Nairobi on Tuesday, June 14.<\/p>\n

The gym instructor thanked the betting company and promised to use the money and gym to uplift others and to guide the youth from engaging in crime.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

Ugali man added that he lost most of his friends to crime. This motivated him to take up fitness and to use it to change society.<\/p>\n

While speaking at comedian Jalango’s Youtube show the previous day, Odongo advised the youth to seize digital opportunities and create self-employment.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n

Jalang’o added that several other corporates had reached out to Ugali Man seeking to endorse him as their brand ambassadors.<\/p>\n

Odongo became an internet sensation after a video depicting his eating techniques went viral. he told Kenyans.co.ke that he recorded more than 100 videos but got lucky after only one was shared widely.<\/p>\n

“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.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Kenya. Charles Odongo also known as viral ugali man, was rewarded with a brand new car and a Ksh5 million cheque by a betting company. Odongo who hails from Ongata Rongai in Kajiado County was also provided with a fully-furnished gymnasium at a private ceremony held in Nairobi on Tuesday, June 14. 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