Langata MP Felix Jalang'o' Odiwuor has challenged vlogger Andrew Kibe and comedian Eric Omondi to a political contest for the Lang'ata parliamentary seat.
Speaking on Wednesday at Wilson Airport during an event, the first-time legislator dared the two to the political contest after Kibe expressed interest in the seat. Speculation is also rife, that Omondi, harbours an interest in dethroning Jalang'o.
“Political seats are open for anyone, anyone can compete for in any day.” Jalango said.
“Eric has a chance to be the MP of Langata, This is a political post, I don't know if he has ever announced, but the field is open, we will meet on the ground,” he added.
The lawmaker exuded confidence that in any election, where he is pitted against the two, it is him who is likely to emerge victorious.
“It is the people of Lang'ata who will decide who their MP will be, and they know who their MP will be, who has been working for them.”
Kibe who recently had his YouTube account terminated, had initially shared a video where he intimated interest in vying for the Lang'ata MP seat.
Interestingly, Kibe in 2013, vied for the seat on a United Democratic Forum (UDF) Party ticket. However, his bid was unsuccessful as he lost to Orange Democratic Movement (ODM's) Joash Olum.
However, it is not yet clear whether Eric Omondi plans to run come 2027.
The political dare comes against the backdrop of Jalang'o’s expulsion from ODM on grounds of disloyalty to the party and aligning himself with President William Ruto.
ODM recently expelled four MPs who later got a reprieve after the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal Committee suspended the party's decision to expel them.
Citing disloyalty and insubordination, ODM last week expelled Jalang'o, Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda and Gem MP Elisha Odhiambo from the party.
