Crowd Demands Jalang’o Address Them at Ruto Function

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua on Friday broke protocol during a presidential function, inviting MPs Phelix Odiwuor (Jalang’o) and John Kiarie (KJ) to address guests.

The DP and President Ruto were in Kajiado for the launch of construction works for the Riruta-Ngong Commuter Rail line, Ngong, Kajiado County.

After Gachagua was invited to the podium to give his remarks and invite President William Ruto by Transport CS Kipchumba Murkomen, he decided to invite the MPs.

“Your Excellency kabla niseme neno moja nikualike, wacha huyu Jalang’o akuje aseme jambo,” he said.

This loosely translates to, “Before I say a word and invite you, let Jalang’o come and say something.”

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The move was after the residents present kept on shouting the Lang’ata MP’s name as CS Murkomen made his address.

Gachagua after Jalang’o’s remarks, also invited Dagoretti South MP KJ.

“The people of Dagoretti will also be beneficiaries. Hon KJ come say a word.”

Protocol dictates that the deputy president invites the President who is usually the last to speak in official engagements.