MC JESSY SHUTS DOWN CLAIMS THAT HE JOINED POLITICS FOR MONEY

Popular comedian MC Jessy, has opened up about his intentions in joining politics, dispelling the notion that his move was financially motivated. 

Speaking on his podcast with singer Bien, MC Jessy said his desire was to champion the needs of fellow artists through the legislative. Bien, a member of the celebrated band Sauti Sol, questioned MC Jessy’s political ambitions during the podcast, expressing skepticism about the comedian’s shift from entertainment to politics.

“Having been in the industry for a long time, and with the insight I had gained, I had become aware of problems we face as creatives that are never addressed. I wanted to go to Parliament and introduce a Creative Economy Bill, which is structured in a very simple way by having a legal framework for how the creative economy will work.” he said.

MC Jessy also said another reason why he joined politics was to solve the problems of the people of South Imenti, “The reason I went into politics is, of course, to solve the problems of the people of South Imenti. Several schools in Imenti need a facelift. I thought this was a job I could do very well if I became an MP. The other issue was security, but the third reason that motivated me most to enter politics was legislation.“