Dr King'ori Quits NTV After 7 Years

Felix Omondi famously known by his stage name Dr King'ori has announced his exit from Nation Media Group's (NMG) NTV after seven years.

The comedian, famous for his satirical show dubbed The Wicked Edition aired every Friday at 7.30 pm, announced that Friday, January 12 was his last show at the TV station.

King'ori, in a statement, applauded the seven transformative years and over 300 unforgettable episodes on TV and 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.

Dr King'ori during a past 'The Wicked Edition' show. /FILE

"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," he stated in part.

King'ori thanked NTV for nurturing the operations of the show while adhering to its goal of upholding creativity through opportunity especially when the digital space is demanding more creativity to win over social media audiences.

"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.

"Together, we celebrated the resilience and humour of our society, created memories and sparked meaningful conversations," he added.

He also noted that the journey, while ending with NTV, is set for a new beginning as he is anticipated to expand the show's reach, venture into greater creative endeavours and continue delivering value-laden content to its fans across East Africa and beyond.

"The Wicked Edition will continue to celebrate our rich Kenyan culture and bring people together through laughter in every household. 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," he concluded.

He however did not reveal the details leading to his exit, as well as the termination of the show from the station.

Dr King'ori's Road To Starting 'The Wicked Edition'

Recalling how he landed the role, Dr King’ori divulged that CNN correspondent Larry Madowo’s efforts saw him secure the deal. 

At the time, King’ori who had ventured into professional comedy in 2010, was based in Embu where he did acting gigs but had a vision of hosting a TV show.

Dr King'ori with Larry Madowo at Nation Media Group offices on July 7, 2017. /LARRY MADOWO

He would later approach the local media outlet in vain so he opted to write jokes for various TV shows before Madowo, who was hosting The Trend at NTV, approached him with a challenge to him to explore other ways of doing comedy besides writing jokes.

The duo went through various forms of comedy and exchanged great insights that saw King'ori script his new show that aired one year later.

The script was later handed to The Trend producer and King'ori's show The Wicked Edition was integrated into Madowo's show.