Andrew Kibe Challenges Jalang’o To A Political Contest After His ODM Expulsion

Andrew Kibe, a controversial content creator, has challenged Jalang’o, the Lang’ata MP, to a political contest after he was expelled from the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party.

Kibe, who contested for the Lang’ata parliamentary seat in the 2013 General Election, said that he would meet Jalang’o on the ballot in the next general election.

“Photoshop kiasi and this poster is good to go. @JalangoMwenyewe⁩ tukutane kwa debe,” Kibe posted, sharing his campaign poster from the 2013 General Elections.

Jalang’o was expelled from ODM on Wednesday, September 6, 2023, alongside four other lawmakers for gross misconduct.

The comedian turned politician was ousted alongside Kisumu senator Tom Ojienda, Gem’s Elisha Odhiambo, Bondo’s MP Gideon Ochanda, and their Suba South counterpart Caroli Omondi after the party’s National Executive Committee resorted to adopting the recommendations.

Kibe’s challenge to Jalang’o is likely to be seen as a publicity stunt, but it also raises the possibility of a political contest between the two men in the future.

Jalang’o has not yet responded to Kibe’s challenge.

It remains to be seen whether Jalang’o will seek re-election in the next general election, but his expulsion from ODM could make it more difficult for him to do so.

Kibe, on the other hand, has never held elected office, but he is a popular figure on social media and he has a large following. He could use this platform to launch a political career of his own.