MC Jesse The Hustler: Random thoughts on South Imenti politics as the MP-aspirant dons UDA Party ticket

Recently, I ran into a random sitting with the local populace, engaged in a heated debate on the dynamic state of South Imenti politics. There’s a guy there, largely silent throughout the fracas. He quips: Do we really need politicians to run a country?

Well, that question silenced that group, briefly. Someone dismissed it as a ‘national question’. Perhaps, it is. After all, entire continents have run on their own without politicians running them. But it’s clear that, indeed, we need politicians.

Why do we need referees at organized games? Same principle.

To manage the chaos.

 

It’s a big bite of optimism to assume that people in large groups like a country can all play by the rules. Reality is, humans are flawed and what’s “fair” to one person is tyranny to another. The trick, therefore, for the citizens – lies in picking the right politicians.

If only that guy had asked:

  1. How do we keep politicians from ruining the individual spirit?
  2. And, what party in the system respects the individual the most?

In South Imenti, never before have the residents been so politically excited. In past election periods, the system has been very predictable. The incumbent is usually tussling with seasoned politicians. Not this time. There’s a rookie who’s upset the scales.

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This is the entertainer, Jasper Muthomi – widely known as MC Jesse. He’s stepping into the ring, on a UDA Party ticket.

So, how will the citizenry keep the politician from ruining the individual spirit? By finding identity with their choice. Who thinks Obama can win as Bondo MP? No one. A great leader, yes – but hardly pressed to think like Bondo residents.

In Mc Jesse’s case, it’s quite clear what drives him. He’s an individual who’s risen from nothing – some obscure village in the annals of the unbalanced constituency, to a formidable public personality. He’s made a name on the corporate scene, building valuable networks that’d come in handy on the constituency level – pushing community based initiatives, et al.

On the aspirant’s choice of running party – UDA – what better choice is there? Jasper Muthomi defies the term ‘hustler’, and lives that mantra. He’s self-built, self-educated and better still, increasingly seeks to empower persons around him. Besides, he’s lived the common person’s life that the party seeks to empower and improve.

The South Imenti MP aspirant dives into the cauldron with a cache of grassroots’ level solutions to daily life hustles.

MC Jesse accepts Meru elders endorsement for MP’s office

It’s hard to define politics. The closest is to tag it as a social process determined by the nature of society. A process of decision making that accomodates the requiremements of all those affected by those decisions.

So much for academic citations. On the ground, things are pretty fluid – in politics.

Churchill Show’s comedian MC Jesse has officially announced his bid to vie for the Office of the Member of Parliament, in his home constituency – South Imenti.

On Saturday 6th November 2021, MC Jesse received rare endorsement by elders in a ceremoy that saw the comedian a recipient of the traditional symbols of leadership.

These include a native headgear, a symbolic shield, a spear and a 3-legged carved stool.

At this ceremony, it hit the aspiring politician hard: It’s really a petition. To hold this office is not really a feather to a personal cap, but rather a higher calling to serve the people – often at the price of personal comfort.

Speaking during the occasion, MC Jesse says:

“They say ‘What the Elders Can see while seated, Young Men will only be able to see it if only they stand on their shoulders” …

Over the weekend I was grateful and humbled by the Elders that raised me and who are from my Home Constituency of South Imenti when they honored and bestowed on me the blessings and responsibilities to lead South Imenti Constituency as the Member Of Parliament…..”

The comedian is popular for his theatrics on stage. He’s gifted in telling stories, often making fun of serious social trends.

MC Jesse, for people who have only seen him on stage – on Churchill Show, or hosting events – would be hard pressed to picture him deciphering serious issues in the society.

Yet, he’s a master. The stage persona is just an act.

In real life, MC Jesse is known as Jasper Muthomi. He grew up in an obscure, silent village in South Imenti. He’s an ambitious crusader in human rights, public and political affairs.

He’s not a chip off any old political block – no one in his lineage has held a political office. MC Jesse has no political legacy to inherit. He’s yet to announce the political party he’s joining for the quest.

He’s just an individual tired of the old political narrative peddled by the incumbent – Hon. Kathuri Murungi currently on his second term, and his predecessors.

It’s a sad fact, but South Imenti is probably the least developed of all the Meru Constituencies.

Large sections in South Imenti lacks basic utility networks – good roads, connections to the electricity grid, water issues….list is endless.

Basic healthcare is a mirage. Public hospitals and local dispensaries are bleeding – either half-built, understaffed or empty pharmacies.

The people suffer not for lack of resources, but, being victims of bad politicking and mismanagement of public resources.

MC Jesse’s life journey is fascinating. He’s been through it all. The usual tale – leaving home after high school and landing in Nairobi with nothing but a backpack – and not a dollar to his name.

It’s the benevolence of an old friend (an MP’s son) that gave him a footing. He started off as a farm hand, a laundry guy, a cook – name it.

He’s probably the only aspirant on South Imenti’s MP roll that has walked the entire capital, Nairobi. Either looking for work, or going to work. It’s stranger than fiction. And, hilarious.

These experiences, though, has shaped the man enough to straddle the entertainment and corporate corridors like a Colossus.

He’s an engaging orator – and sure set to give some color to the usual bland discourse in the national assembly.

The people of South Imenti will benefit from an articulate presentations of their issues by a perceptive representative.