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Phelix Odiwuor

Also known as: Jalang'o

Phelix Odiwuor — Lang'ata MP who is declining to defend his seat and instead running for Nairobi Senate in 2027.

2026-06-112026-09-09

In coverage

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  1. June 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    After the post went viral, Lang’ata Member of Parliament and entertainer Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang'o, stepped in, promising to follow up on the matter.

    'Pay Me!' ODM DJ Pinto Cahill calls out Linda Ground faction for repeated failure to pay for services

Yesterday

  1. KMPDU chief Davji Atellah contests Lang'ata MP seat in 2027

    KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah has announced his bid for the Lang'ata Parliamentary seat in 2027, pledging to prioritise education, healthcare and economic empowerment. His entry follows incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor's decision not to seek re-election to the National Assembly seat.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. KMPDU chief Davji Atellah enters Lang'ata MP race for 2027

    KMPDU Secretary General Dr. Davji Atellah has declared his candidacy for the Lang'ata Parliamentary seat in the 2027 General Election, pledging to prioritise education, healthcare and economic empowerment. His bid follows incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor's decision to contest the Nairobi Senate position instead.

    8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 5 September

  1. KMPDU leader Atellah urged to challenge Jalang'o in 2027 Langata race

    More than 1,000 youths in Langata have called on KMPDU Secretary General Dr Davji Atellah to contest the 2027 General Election against incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor (Jalang'o). Atellah has outlined proposals on education, healthcare, youth empowerment and informal-sector support while meeting constituents.

    5 September 2026 · The Standard

  2. KMPDU leader courted for Lang'ata parliamentary seat in 2027

    Dr Davji Atellah, Secretary General of the Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union, is being encouraged by over 1,000 youths in Lang'ata constituency to run for the parliamentary seat in 2027, with the incumbent MP Phelix Odiwuor declining to defend it and instead running for Nairobi Senate.

    5 September 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 29 July

  1. ODM MP proposes Bill making NYS training mandatory after secondary school

    Lang'ata MP Phelix Odiwuor says he will reintroduce a Bill seeking to make National Youth Service training mandatory for all Form Four graduates before proceeding to university, college or employment, arguing the programme would instill discipline, patriotism and practical skills.

    29 July 2026 · Capital News

Friday 17 July

  1. ID reforms removing barriers to govt services, PS says

    The Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration says the Government's reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers to government services, development opportunities and democratic participation, following a presidential directive to issue ID documents to eligible Kenyans without unnecessary obstacles.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Government ID reforms remove barriers to services, PS says

    Principal Secretary Dr Raymond Omollo said the Government's ongoing reforms to ease access to national identification documents are helping eliminate barriers that have long prevented many Kenyans from accessing government services, development opportunities and democratic participation. President William Ruto directed that all eligible Kenyans be issued with identification documents without unnecessary obstacles.

    17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Saturday 27 June

  1. PS Omollo calls leaders to unity for development

    Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Raymond Omollo has called on political leaders across the country to set aside their differences and work together, saying unity among leaders is the cornerstone of peace, social cohesion and sustainable development.

    27 June 2026 · Capital News

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Kenya Kwanza MPs urge Nyanza residents to skip planned protests

    Kenya Kwanza-allied MPs from Nyanza have urged the region's people not to participate in planned commemorations of those killed in the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, claiming President Ruto is addressing years of marginalisation and rolling out development projects in the region.

    24 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 22 June

  1. First Lady donates shoes to 1,650 learners at Karen C Comprehensive

    Over 1,650 learners at Karen C Comprehensive School received shoes donated through First Lady Rachel Ruto's initiative aimed at promoting dignity and inclusivity in education, part of the Voice of Children programme providing school supplies and essential needs.

    22 June 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 11 June

  1. ODM DJ Pinto Cahill demands payment from party for unpaid services

    DJ Pinto Cahill has publicly called out the ODM party's Linda Ground faction for failing to pay him for multiple engagements including rallies in Kisumu, Migori, and Narok, claiming he received only minimal transport support (Ksh.7,000 in some cases) or nothing at all.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

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