Kenyan gospel singer and media personality Joyce Omondi has opened up about her early career journey, revealing that she earned KSh 90,000 in her first job. The revelation surprised many Kenyans after she shared the details during a quick fire question segment where she talked about her career, personal life, and experiences.
According to Joyce, her first professional job was as a policy analyst, a role she secured after completing her undergraduate studies. She said the position paid her about KSh 90,000 per month, which she considered a good salary for someone starting their career.
While responding to the question about her first pay, Joyce said the amount felt like a strong beginning for a young professional stepping into the workforce.
“It was pretty good. It was like KSh 90,000. I was a policy analyst,” she said while reflecting on the early stages of her career.
Before joining the media and music industry, Joyce had pursued an academic path focused on economics and international development. She studied Economics and Integrated International Studies during her undergraduate education before later advancing her studies with a Master’s degree in International Development.
Her academic background helped shape her professional journey and prepared her for roles that involved policy and development work before she eventually ventured into media.
Over the years, Joyce transitioned from policy work into entertainment and broadcasting, where she has built a strong reputation as a gospel artist and television host. She is widely known for hosting the popular gospel show Rauka, which airs on Citizen TV.
Through the show, Joyce has become a familiar face to many Kenyan viewers as she interacts with gospel musicians and shares inspirational messages with audiences.
Apart from her media work, Joyce has also released several gospel songs that have resonated with fans across the country. Her music career has helped cement her position as one of the respected voices in Kenya’s gospel industry.
Joyce is also married to Kenyan journalist Waihiga Mwaura. The couple is often admired by fans for their strong faith and supportive relationship.
During the interview, Joyce also shared several personal insights about her life. She revealed that her husband is the person she calls and texts the most, describing him as her best friend.
She also spoke about some of her personal preferences, revealing that she enjoys meals made with chicken, such as chicken biryani or chicken curry. However, she admitted that matumbo (tripe) is among the foods she does not enjoy eating.
Joyce also mentioned her favourite Bible verse, Jeremiah 29:11, which speaks about hope and God’s plans for the future. According to her, the verse continues to guide and inspire her life journey.
Her revelation about earning KSh 90,000 in her first job sparked reactions from many Kenyans online. Some people expressed surprise at the amount, while others noted that her strong educational background may have helped her secure a well paying entry level position.
Despite her success in music and media today, Joyce’s story highlights how her journey began in a completely different professional field before she eventually followed her passion for entertainment and ministry.