Kenya: Jalango Clarifies Misquoted Kisii Witches' Remarks After Backlash

Kenya: Jalango Clarifies Misquoted Kisii Witches' Remarks After Backlash

Nairobi -- "I did not insult the Kisii people as witches," Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, alias Jalango, clarified on Monday after some Kenyans misquoted him following his remarks in Kitutu Chache North on Sunday.

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Monday, April 28, 2025 - South Mugirango MP, Sylvanus Osoro, has defended Lang’ata MP, Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, over the controversial remarks he made during a recent visit to Kisii County. Speaking at an event in Marani, Kisii, Jalang’o claimed that while staying at Marani Simba Lodge, he was disturbed by strange voices outside his room at night and alleged he witnessed "witches" holding a meeting. The comments have sparked …

Lawyers Danstan Omari, Sam Nyaberi want NCIC to take action against Jalang’o over ‘witches’ joke

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Jalang'o addresses Kisii remarks backlash, insists he was misquoted

Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has addressed the controversy surrounding his recent comments about the Kisii community made on April 27, 2025, which sparked widespread backlash. In a statement on his X account on April 28, 2025, Jalang’o expressed regret over what he described as a misrepresentation of his remarks and reaffirmed […]

‘Wachawi’ remark in Kisii lands MP Jalang’o in trouble

Langata MP Phelix Oduor alias Jalango has found himself in hot water following his public utterances on Sunday in Kisii County. The first-time lawmaker was among other leaders who had joined Deputy President Kithure Kindiki to raise funds for construction of Marani Catholic Church. During the funds drive, Jalango claimed to have travelled to Kisii […]

Jalango clarifies misquoted Kisii witches’ remarks after backlash

NAIROBI, Kenya Apr 28 - "I did not insult the Kisii people as witches," Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, alias Jalango, clarified on Monday after some Kenyans - Kenya breaking news