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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

Langata Member of Parliament (MP) Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has been criticized for paying bus fares for his constituents after supporting the recent increase in fuel prices.

The criticism came from Pauline Njoroge, a Jubilee Party allied digital strategist, who expressed her disapproval after a viral video emerged showing Jalang’o paying bus fares for his constituents heading to town.

Njoroge raised concerns about the MP’s recent support for the Finance Bill, which has increased the price of petrol and contributed to the high cost of living in Kenya.

In a tweet directed at Jalang’o, Njoroge highlighted the irony of his actions and questioned the sustainability of his philanthropy towards his constituents.

She pointed out that the MP had supported the increase of fuel prices to Ksh 195.53 through his vote in parliament, thereby affecting the cost of public transportation.

Njoroge questioned how Jalang’o would be able to finance daily fare payments for his constituents and how many people in the entire Lang’ata constituency he could cater to on a regular basis.

“You go to parliament and vote for fuel prices to be increased to Ksh 195.53, therefore affecting fare prices. Afterwards, you go hopping from one matatu stage to another, paying fare for people.

How long will you sustain this, and in the entire Lang’ata constituency, how many people can you cater for every day? This is madness!!” Njoroge tweeted.

Njoroge’s criticism comes in the wake of the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) revising fuel prices, resulting in a significant increase.

With a 16 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) taking effect, EPRA announced a rise in petrol prices by 13.49 Kenyan shillings, diesel by 12.39 shillings, and kerosene by 11.96 shillings in Nairobi.

The increase in fuel prices has been met with widespread disapproval from Kenyans, who have taken to social media to express their anger and frustration.

Jalang’o has not yet responded to Njoroge’s criticism.

In September 2022, in a display of compassion and support for his constituents, Jalang’o extended a helping hand to the residents of Silanga following a devastating fire incident in Lang’ata constituency.

The MP facilitated the affected individuals with construction materials and offered some form of compensation to assist them in recovering from their losses.