His role in the popular local TV series Papa Shirandula propelled him to fame and he began getting various gigs and would endorse products.
He later took up roles in radio and became an instant favourite with listeners before he ditched that to embark on politics.
Having succeeded in toppling former Lang'ata MP Nixon Korir in the August general elections, Jalas became an MP in his first attempt and has admitted he is still learning the ropes as a first-time legislator.