Popular Comedian MC Jessy Steps Down for His Opponent in South Imenti MP Race

Popular comedian Jasper Muthomi, alias MC Jessy, has shelved his bid for the Imenti South parliamentary seat.

Muthomi, who was eyeing the seat under the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, stepped down from the race in favor of his competitor Mwiti Kathaara.

Deputy President William Ruto, who is the UDA presidential candidate, said Muthomi will now take up a role in his presidential campaign team.

"MC Jessy (Jasper Muthomi) will join the presidential campaign team after postponing his parliamentary bid in favor of Mwiti Kathaara for the South Imenti Seat," Ruto said in a statement posted on Twitter.

The comedian launched his bid for the seat on January 19th, seeking to replace incumbent South Imenti MP Kathuri Murungi, who was first elected in 2013.

“It’s now clear where the vision is heading. After many days of consultative meetings with my South Imenti people, I have officially been invited to join UDA. The groundwork that has been done has finally landed on the side of the winning team,” Muthomi announced at the time.