Charles Karumi Maina (born 17 August 1991), known professionally as
Charlie Karumi, is a Kenyan actor and TV presenter. He has appeared in
several plays, television series and films. He is best known for his
role as Tony on Kenyan drama Jane and Abel and for hosting
entertainment magazine show Arena 254 on K24.Karumi was born on the
17th of August, 1991 in Nairobi and grew up in the neighborhood of
Uthiru on the outskirts of the city. He began his education at Genesis
Primary School in Uthiru, later transferring to Visa Oshwal Primary in
Westlands and finally White Cottage Primary in Gachie where he sat his
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams in 2005. He then
proceeded to Alliance High School in Kikuyu for his secondary
education sitting his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
exams in 2008. It was while at Alliance High that he discovered his
love for the stage, joining the school's drama club 'The Dramatics
Society' and landing roles in 2 of the club's national award-winning
plays.In 2009, he joined Strathmore University, Nairobi, and pursued a
bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology (BBIT) graduating
in April 2013.
Charlie Karumi, is a Kenyan actor and TV presenter. He has appeared in
several plays, television series and films. He is best known for his
role as Tony on Kenyan drama Jane and Abel and for hosting
entertainment magazine show Arena 254 on K24.Karumi was born on the
17th of August, 1991 in Nairobi and grew up in the neighborhood of
Uthiru on the outskirts of the city. He began his education at Genesis
Primary School in Uthiru, later transferring to Visa Oshwal Primary in
Westlands and finally White Cottage Primary in Gachie where he sat his
Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) exams in 2005. He then
proceeded to Alliance High School in Kikuyu for his secondary
education sitting his Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
exams in 2008. It was while at Alliance High that he discovered his
love for the stage, joining the school's drama club 'The Dramatics
Society' and landing roles in 2 of the club's national award-winning
plays.In 2009, he joined Strathmore University, Nairobi, and pursued a
bachelor's degree in Business Information Technology (BBIT) graduating
in April 2013.
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