SHE MEANS BUSINESS| Kalekye Mumo: From media to business, weight loss journey

Kalekye spent a decade on radio, building a recognizable voice and brand. However, at the height of her career, she made the bold decision to step away. She shares that the move was driven by a desire for agency and creative control, after feeling increasingly boxed into a version of herself that no longer aligned with her evolving ambitions.

Beyond radio, Kalekye pursued music—an experience she describes as fulfilling a personal bucket list goal. While passionate about it, she acknowledges that the Kenyan music industry at the time was not developed enough to support the kind of career she envisioned, making it difficult to sustain.

Her journey into business has not been without its setbacks. Kalekye candidly speaks about owning a salon that did not succeed, framing it as part of the learning curve that comes with entrepreneurship. Today, she continues to build within the communications field, leveraging her experience and personal brand in new ways.

Known for her bold style, including her signature mohawk, Kalekye also addresses the curiosity surrounding her look—revealing that the reason behind it is far simpler than many might assume.

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