MP Jalang'o vows to block any event hosted in Lang'ata without 50% of workforce being local youth

Lang’ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwour alias Jalang’o has directed organizers seeking to host events within Lang’ata to ensure 50 per cent of the work is given to youth from the constituency.

In a message posted on his social media platform, Jalang’o warned that anyone who fails to heed to the order will not be allowed to host the event in the area.

“New guideline. If you are hosting an event in Lang’ata venues and you don’t give our young people a chance to work at your event, that event will not happen!

Carnivore, Uhuru Gardens, Nyayo stadium, and any other venue in Langata! 50% of jobs must be from Langata Youths!” he said.

The directive elicited mixed reactions with a section of Kenyans questioning the legality of the order while also wondering how the guideline will be implemented.

“Does he forget that some of the places he mentioned i.e Carnivore is privately owned and operated. Events going to these locations are private and privately sourced. These are not Langata constituency CDF events to dictate that jobs have to be 50% outsourced and to Youths in the constituency! Anyway he has just created a loss making journey for the venues…. Watajitetea wenyewe. Other constituencies will reap big on events,” said Clayton Ngabwa.

"Surely Jalas you can do a better communication. This sounds ill intend and a call to chaos during the next immediate event. What is 50% of work? Most planners need technicians for sound and lighting, the tents they have need some specialized skill to erect them,” wrote Dennis Chege.

“Lol! This is a street pronouncement. It's "goonship". It has no legal basis and therefore unconstitutional,” said Sitati Wasilwa.