I have been single for 4 years, opens up Rhoda Odhiambo

Her laughter has attracted many Radio Jambo listeners, her warmth has kept more inquiring about her but it is Rhoda Odhiambo's on air charisma that has Charmed millions of listeners. But really who is this mellow voiced Rhoda?.

RJ: Who exactly is Rhoda Odhiambo? describe yourself in five words.

RO: That is a tough question, trust me as simple as it sounds but well.. Rhoda Odhiambo is a free spirit, she comes from a family of two I am the first born and my brother is the last born.

RJ: Where did you grow up and what was it like?

RO: I grew up in Nairobi al my life, all my life I have lived like a nomad, relocating from one place to another. I have lived in Ngara, Umoja estate but the interesting bit is that in my high school life I ended up living in Migori, Busia, Kisumu and Kuria! I am an established local tourist (haha).

RJ: So I believe all that travelling and relocating signifies the number of schools you went to, am I right?

RO: Yes you are, because I did attend All Saints Cathedral Primary school and Moi Avenue primary school that is between classes 1-6 before joining Catholic Parochial where I sat my KCPE. At Least in high school I managed to ditch my nomadic life after settling at Nyabisawa girls high school.

Kenya institute of mass communication was my next stop where I got to pursue my journalism career.

RJ: Impressive, so speaking of journalism, has it always been your dream career or how did you find yourself here?

RO: I was always passionate about journalism, a passion which dates back to high school. And the rest is history!

RJ: How did you join media and for how long have you been in this industry?

RO: I started out as an intern at Kenya news agency (KNA) under print media back in 2012.

Months later, I joined Radio Africa as an intern as well at Kiss TV as a reporter/producer for approximately an year and a half.

RJ: How was the experience like working in a TV station?

RO: I really enjoyed the experience, it being the first time I was so ecstatic.

RJ: Then how did you end up joining radio?

RO: I remember soon as Kiss TV changed to an entertainment station, the radio team happened to be looking for a reporter so I applied and luckily enough my application was approved. That was back in 2014.

RJ: Radio Jambo fans love your voice and probably most of them wonder whether you are single or taken. Is Rhoda single?

RO:  I am very single! I have been single for four years and before you ask, I am single by choice.

RJ: Who is your ideal boyfriend/husband material?

RO: That is tricky! One, of course he has to be mature, maturity is key. I want a man whom we can have a real conversation, not just a man whom we'll just be talking about music and movies.

I want a man whom together we can discuss issues affecting the nation, the serious stuff that couples tend to ignore in a relationship.

Apart from that, in terms of physique he has to be a bit chubby because I am not attracted to thin men (giggles..) Oh my God did I just say that?. Anyway yeah, not extremely thin like the size of half my thigh. I remember this one time when a guy I would describe as super thin tried to pursue me but of course he didn't have a chance. End of story. Another thing he has to be kind, have both qualities of an introvert and an extrovert.

If I was to choose between a smoker and a drunkard, I would comfortably settle for the latter. I cannot stand a smoker, the smell is a total turn off.

RJ: Do looks really matter to you?

RO: It is never about the looks for me. You can have the looks but you are dump.

RJ: Five interesting things Jambo listeners don't know about Rhoda?

Abstinence: I am practising abstinence! (blushes). That is all I can say.

Swimming: I am a great swimmer, which is weird because as a kid I never actually enjoyed the sport. I was the kid who would sit tight by the pool side and dip my feet in the pool for hours and that was it. Right now, I have mastered three strokes; the freestyle,backstroke and butterfly.

Tomboy: I was once a tomboy. Flip flops, baggy shorts, shirts and shorts were my all time favourite outfits. I still think the boy in me is very much alive, maybe am winning the fight after all.

Food: Food food food! Food defines me! my social media pages are awash with food pictures. If I wasn't a journalist, I would be a professional chef.

German: This is interesting. I am a fluent German speaker, after college I studied German language at Goethe institute for eight years. Omera don't joke.

RJ: If you were to host a show with one of the Radio Jambo presenters who would it be and why?

I will confidently say Mbusii. Why? because I would love to learn more about reggae music from the pastor himself. Also his fluency in Sheng is another reason I would love to hang out with him and learn all the hood terminologies.

RJ: Most embarrassing moment as a newsreader/reporter?

RO: (Hahahaha) Oh no! did you have to! believe me you, there was this time when I ignorantly said yes to Mbusii and Lion's sexual overtures on air! I had no idea what kuni meant and since I wanted to look cool I ended up answering; I don't mind, it's no big deal! little did I know.

RJ: Who is your source of inspiration?

RO: CNN's Christiane Amanpour.

RJ: What would be your advise to radio jambo fans?

RO: Whatever you do today, go hard on it as if it is your last day on earth.

RJ: Thank you so much for making time to speak to us Rhoda and we wish you all the best!.

RO: Thank you so much, I am deeply honoured.