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MP Jaguar speaks after Ezekiel Mutua’s new law that has left creatives pissed

Posted on May 24, 2018May 24, 2018 by Pauline Syombua

Singer Jaguar is now wears two hats after he was elected as the Starehe member of parliament. Kenyan creatives, especially entertainers, have been looking on to him to push different proposal in parliament that will see them make a living in the arts business without much hustle.

Recently, Kenya Film Classification Board announced that Filmmakers will be needed pay KSH 12,000 for registration and licenses, KSH 5000 for weekly upload, KSH 1000 for the days you film. A fine of 100,000 will be imposed if found Vlogging with a license.

Trash the bill

The proposal sparked outrage from Kenyans as many promised not to adhere. Jaguar has now addressed the issues saying that the law is a mistake and should be trashed since will kill the creative business in Kenya.

Here’s what he had to say:

KFCB should not implement any form of rules which will have a negative impact on the creative industry. The Youth are turning to the creative industry as an alternative source of employment and we can't stop them! @InfoKfcb

— Hon. Jaguar (@RealJaguarKenya) May 23, 2018

I believe and champion for youth empowerment and I will repeal any backward laws whose implementation will affect our youths negatively!

— Hon. Jaguar (@RealJaguarKenya) May 23, 2018

Jaguar: Business is hard because presenters and DJs also want to be stars

Posted on May 8, 2018May 8, 2018 by Pauline Syombua

Singer Jaguar is now also a politician. He recently worked with veteran rapper and once an enemy, Prezzo, for his latest release called Timika which has gotten a lukewarm reception.

Jaguar, however, sates that the music industry has changed and that’s why artists are struggling. Simply because hungry DJs and radio presenter are also demanding a piece of the pie unlike what used to happen in his younger days.

“During our time, we used to get money but things have changed. Then, a radio presenter would just be that — a presenter, but these days presenters and deejays want to be stars, competing with musicians,” said the Starehe MP.

Music flows in my blood

Jaguar said that even though he’s in parliament now, music will always be a part of him.

“Even though I am an MP now, I will always be an artiste, because I believe in the power of art. And our country is blessed with immense talent. I am a musician at heart because it is my passion and talent,” says Jaguar.

Adding:

“There is a Bill in Parliament, and I have been urging all artistes to sit down and agree on the issues they want challenged so that they can present them to us to take forward. But unity among artistes is also another thing,” he said.

“We have youthful leaders in Parliament some of who have begun their careers in the entertainment industry and will push these issues because they understand them well.”

“Nothing would count without God above” Jaguar’s message to people of Starehe after emerging the winner

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Pauline Syombua

Singer Jaguar is one proud man as he has emerged the winner in the 2017 elections. He is now the Starehe member of parliament judging from the numbers released by the IEBC.

Charles Njagua (Jaguar) won by 52,132 votes against ODM’s Steve Mbogo who got 32,357 votes – which means that he will be the new MP representing people from Starehe.

With this good news, Jaguar has poured out his heart to the people of Starehe in a message where he thanks them for their support and for entrusting him with this tough task ahead of him.

He wrote saying;

Jaguar

Nothing would count without God above. I thank the people of Starehe for having the confidence and trust in me to represent them in parliament. I thank all my supporters,friends and family who stayed out late campaigning. I also congratulate my worthy opponents; Steve Mbogo, Boniface Mwangj and Hon Kwenya who put up well spirited Campaigns. This is not only a win for Starehe but a win for all the Youth in Kenya who look towards a more promising future for Kenya. Let’s now build the Starehe that we all want. God bless you all.