Felix Omondi famously known by his stage name Dr King'ori has quit NTV which is managed by the Nation Media Group.
The comedian, famous for his satirical show, The Wicked Edition, hosted his last program on NTV on Friday, January 24 after the media station ended all its editorial shows in a restructuring plan.
An insider closer to Dr King'ori confirmed to Kenyans.co.ke that the comedian's exit was linked to NTV suspending the editorial shows amid speculations of job losses.
"He resigned after he was reportedly frustrated by some powerful people in the management," the source stated.
Dr King'ori, in a statement, detailed that over the last seven years, he hosted over 300 episodes on TV which amassed over 70 Million views on YouTube making The Wicked Edition - the longest-running satire show on Kenyan television.
"Since its inception, The Wicked Edition has grown to be the satire show par excellence in Kenya. This is thanks to the unwavering support from you our beloved viewer. Your patronage propelled us to great heights, earning us recognition at the prestigious Kalasha Awards and a nomination for the best performance in TV comedy and the best TV Comedy in Kenya for the upcoming 2024 edition.
"We extend our heartfelt gratitude towards NTV Kenya for being our nurturing home - a platform where creativity was met with opportunity. To every member of the creative team, crew and every guest on each episode your passion and talent have been the cornerstone of our success. Your dedication shone through each episode of The Wicked Edition that we have shared with the world," the comedian renowned for his punchlines stated.
On his next course of action, Dr King'ori urged his followers to subscribe to his YouTube channel for more updates.
He also indicated that The Wicked Edition will continue to celebrate rich Kenyan culture and foster unity through laughter.
"This journey, while ending with NTV Kenya, is set for a new beginning as we expand our reach, venture into greater creative endeavours and continue delivering value-laden content to our fans across East Africa and beyond. And as we chart new courses and explore fresh narratives, we invite you to join us through the plot twists.
"Thank you for being a part of our story. Here's to turning a new page together, with anticipation for the countless stories yet to be told. I promise to keep prescribing doses of the best medicine, laughter," King'ori stated.
Kenyans.co.ke was the first to break the story of the looming job cuts at NTV.
Joe Ageyo, NMG's Editorial Department's Editor-in-Chief, however, declined to confirm nor refute the scoop and asked Kenyans.co.ke to consult him, after his leave ends in mid-January.
