MC Jessy Leaves Ruto to Vie for South Imenti Seat as an Independent Candidate
Jasper Muthomi, commonly known as MC Jessy, has announced that he will vie for the South Imenti MP seat in the August 9, general elections as an Independent Candidate.
Gathogo Wanjiru 
The comedian on Monday dispelled reports that he was out of the race saying his dream to represent South Imenti residents at the National Assembly is still on.
“Sent like an arrow from a mighty man’s hand. We keep going….. Bado Tuko kwa race. Let’s do this South Imenti, August 9 it is,” he tweeted.
His announcement comes days after he announced dropping out of the race in favor of Mwiti Kathaara.
On Wednesday last week, Deputy President William Ruto said the comedian will 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," the DP tweeted.
In January, the comedian confirmed that he had officially joined the UDA party after wider consultations.
MC Jessy said the DP called him and invited him to the UDA party.
"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," he said.
