Lang'ata MP Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang'o, has officially declared his candidacy for the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 general election. This move pits him against incumbent Senator Edwin Sifuna, Lands Principal Secretary Nixon Korir, and South C Ward MCA Abass Khalif in a highly competitive race.
Jalang'o, who won the Lang'ata seat in 2022 on an ODM ticket, stated that his decision to run for Senate is driven by a desire to address city-wide challenges such as traffic, housing, youth unemployment, and waste management. He emphasized his focus on jobs, affordable housing, traffic decongestion, and youth empowerment.
The contest is expected to be intense, with Sifuna facing internal party pressure and Korir leveraging his grassroots support in Dagoretti and Lang'ata. Khalif, meanwhile, has declared his intention to run for the Lang'ata parliamentary seat, potentially altering the dynamics of the Senate race.
Jalang'o's declaration has sparked reactions, with ODM insiders indicating the party won't block his bid. The MP has expressed confidence in securing the ODM ticket and leading any coalition the party forms.
Jalang'o, who won the Lang'ata seat in 2022 on an ODM ticket, stated that his decision to run for Senate is driven by a desire to address city-wide challenges such as traffic, housing, youth unemployment, and waste management. He emphasized his focus on jobs, affordable housing, traffic decongestion, and youth empowerment.
The contest is expected to be intense, with Sifuna facing internal party pressure and Korir leveraging his grassroots support in Dagoretti and Lang'ata. Khalif, meanwhile, has declared his intention to run for the Lang'ata parliamentary seat, potentially altering the dynamics of the Senate race.
Jalang'o's declaration has sparked reactions, with ODM insiders indicating the party won't block his bid. The MP has expressed confidence in securing the ODM ticket and leading any coalition the party forms.
