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Daniel Owira of the Otonglo fame during an interview with The Standard at Multimedia University where he is pursuing a degree in Film Production and Animation (2nd year student).PHOTO DAVID NJAAGA/STANDARD}
Daniel Owira became a celebrity, winning the hearts of many including President Uhuru Kenyatta, after presenting a narrative titled Otonglo Time during the 2013 annual Kenya Schools, Colleges and Universities Drama Festivals winners concert at State House, Mombasa.
The narrative ending with “Mr President, tweet me yawa!” left Uhuru, First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and other guests in stitches. Uhuru later adopted him and started paying for his education.
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