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Lang’ata Member of Parliament (MP) Felix Odiwuor popularly known as Jalang’o has opposed the Finance Bill 2024.

Speaking on the floor of the House on Thursday, June 20, 2024, Jalang’o argued that the contentious Bill has touched on various issues affecting the common mwananchi.

“First of all, I reject the Finance Bill 2024,” Jalang’o stated amidst loud applause in Parliament.

Jalang’o further stated that he has been moved to make the decision following a series of protests staged in various parts of the country.

“Immediately it touched everything that touches the normal person- M Pesa, cars, the pads and I looked back and saw the whole generation in Lang’ata out here having their voices so loud even after the amendments, I had to make the choice that I have made today,” Jalang’o insisted.

Moreover, Jalang’o informed his fellow MPs that the young people would hold him accountable for the decision he would take on the contentious Bill.

“Now, out here is the Gen Z generation whom I talk to every day and interact with them on X, and Tiktok, and when most of you will be gone back to the villages we will be with here in Nairobi. The questions will still be there,” he said.

Jalang’o to Ruto

The Lang’ata MP further indicated that he had conversed with President William Ruto and informed him of his decision to oppose the Finance Bill 2024.

“As most of you know, I am a friend of the President and I spoke to him and he knows very well that this is my stand,” he announced.

Jalang’o has been in the spotlight over his dalliance with Kenya Kwanza’s side. He was among the MPs who were on the verge of being kicked out of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) for his close association with President Ruto’s administration.

The MPs are later expected to vote and if more MPs are in favour of the vote, it moves to the next stage which is the Committee of the Whole House.

This is the stage, where any proposed amendments to the Bill are considered and a vote is taken on each. After the Third Reading, a final vote is taken.

If it passes it is presented to the President will assent to it or send it back to parliament with recommendations. If he approves it, the Bill will become law.

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