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- Lang’ata MP Jalang’o, defying expectations, announces complete rejection of Finance Bill 2024 in Parliament due to perceived negative impact on lower-class citizens.
- He cites discussions with President Ruto and alignment with Generation Z’s concerns as reasons for his stance, ahead of crucial parliamentary votes on the bill’s fate.
Lang’ata Member of Parliament Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, made a dramatic declaration on the floor of the National Assembly, firmly rejecting the Finance Bill, 2024 in its entirety.
He justified his stance by pointing out the perceived adverse impact the bill would have on the common lower-class citizen if enacted into law.
Jalang’o’s decision comes amid ongoing tensions within the opposition Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), the party under which he was elected, due to his perceived alignment with President William Ruto and the ruling Kenya Kwanza alliance.
His opposition to the bill defied expectations, especially considering the social media backlash he had faced, with many anticipating his support.
The MP revealed that he had discussed his decision with President Ruto and received his approval.
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He emphasized that his allegiance lies with the voices of Generation Z, who have been at the forefront of anti-Finance Bill protests, particularly in Nairobi where many of them reside.
He stressed his accountability to these young constituents and their concerns over the bill’s implications on everyday essentials like M-Pesa transactions, vehicle ownership, and sanitary products.
“As someone who interacts daily with Generation Z on platforms like Twitter and TikTok, I cannot ignore their loud voices on this matter,” Jalang’o stated.
“I have made my decision based on their welfare and the impact of this bill on their lives.
”The MP’s bold stance sets the stage for a crucial parliamentary vote scheduled for Thursday, where MPs will decide whether the Finance Bill proceeds to its Third Reading.
The bill will then face final scrutiny and a decisive vote next Tuesday, determining its fate before the upcoming financial year begins on July 1.
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