Lang’ata Member of Parliament Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has come out strongly to refute allegations linking him to a petition seeking the termination of the Nairobi Green Army youth programme.
In a public statement, the MP condemned the claims as false, misleading, and malicious, asserting that they were part of a deliberate effort to stir confusion and division among the public.
“It is false that I want to terminate or stop the Green Army youths from working. These rumours are malicious and misleading,” Jalang’o stated.
He categorically denied filing any legal action related to the Green Army initiative and clarified that no court case exists connecting him to the matter.
“I have never filed any petition in court against the Green Army. There is no case in any Kenyan court; this is all fake news designed to cause confusion and division,” he affirmed.
Contrary to the rumours, the MP expressed strong support for the Green Army programme, which employs youth in environmental cleanup and sanitation roles across Nairobi County.
“I fully support the Green Army and believe that each youth should be paid KSh 30,000. Their jobs should be made permanent and pensionable. They deserve respect, dignity, and long-term support,” Jalang’o declared.
He called on the public to focus on truth and genuine development efforts, urging Kenyans to avoid falling for misinformation.
“Let’s focus on truth and development, not lies and propaganda,” he concluded.
The Green Army, launched by the Nairobi City County Government, was introduced as a job creation and urban cleanliness initiative, targeting thousands of young people. However, recent legal filings by unnamed petitioners have accused the programme of being exploitative and unconstitutional.
“The Green Army Project was launched… to improve environmental cleanliness in Nairobi. However, the conditions under which workers are employed… have been unconstitutional, illegal, and exploitative,” reads part of the court documents.
The petitioners are demanding formal employment contracts that detail terms of service in line with Kenya’s Employment Act, 2007 and Labour Relations Act, 2007.
They also seek protections against victimisation for workers involved in the legal challenge.
As the court battle unfolds, Jalang’o’s clarification distances him from the petition and reinforces his commitment to youth empowerment and improved labour standards within the Green Army framework.
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