Popular comedian and MC Jasper Muthomi  popularly known as MC Jessy has joined the United Democratic Alliance (UDA).

Deputy President William Ruto welcomed Jesse to the ‘Hustler Movement’ on Wednesday at his Karen home.

Jasper Muthomi and William Ruto. PHOTO/COURTESY

Jessy will vie for the South Imenti parliamentary seat on the UDA ticket but first, he will have to square it out with other UDA aspirants in party nominations.

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Jessy was endorsed by Njuri Ncheke (council of elders) from the region in November last year.

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Initially, it was believed that Jesse would vie for the seat on Kiraitu Murungi’s Development Empowerment Party (MBUS).

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The Daystar University alumnus makes the list of comedians who wish to switch careers from comedy to politics.

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