- Comedian Eric Omondi has hinted at possibly challenging Jalang'o for the Lang'ata parliamentary seat
- Eric's kind deeds have earned him significant support, prompting calls for him to consider political leadership
- He said his popularity has led Lang'ata residents to approach him for support, inadvertently positioning him as a de facto MP
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Comedian Eric Omondi might enter the political arena as a candidate for the Lang'ata Member of Parliament seat in the next general election.
Is Eric Omondi challenging Jalang'o?
The funnyman, who has been doing philanthropic activities, has been prompted by what he termed as public encouragement to consider running for office.
The comedian admitted receiving several requests for help from Lang'ata constituents who frequently come to him believing he serves as their de facto MP.
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The seat is currently held by Phelix Odiwuor, better known as Jalang'o, a fellow entertainer who ventured into politics in 2022.
"Many people have told me to vie for the Lang'ata MP seat. There has been gossip that I am eying the seat, yet I have never shared it with anybody. Today, I can't go to Lang'ata because people think I am their MP and want my help," he told TUKO.co.ke.
Why Eric thinks it's God's call
Additionally, Eric said he would consider running for the seat.
He said people's voices are God's.
"I will think about running for the political seat. It seems people have endorsed me. There is a saying that people's voices are God's and I believe in that," said the entertainer.
Eric Omondi and lover Lynne welcome baby
On Thursday, August 10, the comedian and his girlfriend Lynne welcomed a bouncing baby girl.
Via his Instagram posts, Eric announced he was a dad to Princess Kyla Omondi.
The comedian beamed with pride as he overlooked his lover, Lynne, lying in bed while holding Kyla.
As seen in the adorable photo, Kyla was wrapped in a pink and white baby blanket like a princess.
Eric wrote:
"Princess Kyla Omondi."
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