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Otonglo Remember Him? Meet The Talented Boy Adopted By Uhuru Kenyatta In 2013. Find Out What He Does Now –

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Former President Uhuru Kenyatta shocked many Kenyans in 2013 when he publicly announced that he had adopted Daniel Owira, popularly known as Otonglo, following his outstanding performance at the Kenya Schools and Colleges Drama Festival.

At the time, Otonglo’s humorous monologue, “Otonglo Time,” captivated the nation — and the President’s decision to take him under his wing symbolized hope and opportunity for talented young Kenyans.

Under Uhuru’s care, Owira continued his education from Form Two at Highway Secondary School in Nairobi and later joined Multimedia University, where he pursued a degree in Journalism and Media Studies (Film and Animation). He successfully graduated in 2019.

After university, Otonglo began shaping his professional career in the media and communications industry. In March 2020, he started his internship at Oakwood Brand Consulting, specializing in digital marketing.

A year later, in January 2021, he secured another internship at the President’s Delivery Unit (PDU) under the Executive Office of the President, where he worked in the information and communications department.

By 2022–2023, reports indicated that Owira was working with Opejo Photography as a communication professional — a sign that he had transitioned from being a viral celebrity to an established media expert.

Despite the perception that his adoption by the former President guaranteed him a life of luxury, Owira has repeatedly clarified that his success has largely come from personal effort and determination, not privilege.

“Much of what people see today is the result of hard work. I had to put in the effort from the beginning — even before the sponsorships,” he once remarked in an interview.

Today, Otonglo lives a quiet but focused life, working in the communications field and continuing to build his career away from the limelight. His journey stands as an inspiring story of resilience, humility, and the power of opportunity.

As Kenyans reflect on how far he has come since his “Otonglo Time” days, one question lingers — what lessons can young people learn from his story of transformation?