Lang’ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has cautioned musician Kevin Bahati against dragging the names of sitting and former lawmakers into his publicity campaigns as he prepares to contest the Mathare parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election.
Jalang’o urged the singer-turned-aspirant to focus on building his own grassroots agenda rather than riding on the names of leaders who have already served in the National Assembly. His remarks come in direct response to Bahati’s recent criticism accusing both Jalang’o and former Starehe MP Charles Njagua (Jaguar) of failing to champion the welfare of Kenyan creatives in Parliament.
Responding to the criticism, Jalang’o emphasized that elective leadership demands genuine public service rather than showbiz publicity tactics.
“Bahati tried his hands on politics, and the one thing I will tell him is do not use other people’s names for your clout chasing; you do not know what it takes for somebody to be elected a leader. Do your interviews, and clout chase your ways. Politics is not about clout chasing; it is about serious work being done,” Jalang’o stated.
Challenging Bahati to look beyond entertainment headlines, the Lang’ata legislator invited the musician to tour his constituency and witness firsthand the development initiatives implemented under his leadership.
