Jalang’o’s New Directive on Event Staffing Sparks Mixed Reactions

Lang’ata Member of Parliament (MP) Phelix Odiwuor Khodhe, popularly known as Jalang’o, has sparked controversy after announcing a new directive that will affect all events held in his constituency.

In a statement, the first-time MP said that all events held in Lang’ata will have to source 50% of their manpower from his constituency. This includes bouncers, ticketing staff, cleaners, casual waiters, and stewards.

According to Jalas, any event organizer who fails to adhere to this new directive will be forced to look for an alternative venue out of Lang’ata. The venues affected by the MP’s announcement include Carnivore Grounds, Uhuru Gardens, and Nyayo Stadium.

Jalas said that the directive was aimed at giving young people in Lang’ata a chance to find employment. He argued that many young people in the constituency are unemployed and that this directive would provide them with an opportunity to earn a living.

However, the new guidelines have elicited mixed reactions from netizens. Some have praised Jalang’o for his initiative, while others have argued that he is overstepping his authority as an MP.

Those who support the directive argue that it is a positive step towards addressing youth unemployment in Lang’ata. They point out that the directive will provide young people with much-needed job opportunities and that it will also help to boost the local economy.

Those who oppose the directive argue that it is unfair to event organizers and that it will ultimately hurt the businesses that rely on events held in Lang’ata. They also argue that the directive is unenforceable and that it is unlikely to be implemented effectively.

Only time will tell how the new directive will be implemented and whether it will achieve its intended goals. However, it is clear that the directive has sparked a debate about the role of MPs in promoting economic development and job creation in their constituencies.

*New Guideline, If you are Hosting an event in Langata venues and you dont give our young people a chance to work at you event, that event will not happen! Carnivore, Uhuru Gardens, Nyayo stadium, and any other venue in Langata! 50% of jobs must be from Langata Youths!

— JALANG'O (@JalangoMwenyewe) July 3, 2023