Ruto calls Jalang’o ‘Seneta wa Nairobi’ as Winnie eyes seat

The President has once again publicly associated the Lang’ata MP with the Nairobi Senate seat ahead of the 2027 elections.

A photo collage of President William Ruto (left) and Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor 'Jalang’o' in Eldoret town on October 17, 2026/PCS

President William Ruto has again signalled support for Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, in the race for Nairobi senator, introducing him as “Seneta wa Nairobi” during a rally in Eldoret on Saturday.

‎The President made the remarks on Saturday as several leaders joined him in Eldoret City for a rally marking the seventh day of his North Rift tour.

‎The political declaration came barely a day after East African Legislative Assembly MP Winnie Odinga announced her intention to contest the Nairobi Senate seat in the 2027 General Election, setting the stage for a potentially bruising contest.

‎Jalang’o is among the aspirants seeking to succeed incumbent Senator Edwin Sifuna, who has declared interest in the presidency.

Source: The Star