Lang’ata Member of Parliament, Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has publicly dismissed allegations circulating that he filed a petition on the termination of the services of Nairobi’s Green Army youth.
In a statement, the MP labelled the claims as false, emphasising that they are intended to mislead the public and stir unnecessary division.
“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 went further to clarify that he has not taken any legal action against the youth initiative, nor does any case exist in court connected to him and the programme.
Jalang’o speaks on the filed petition
“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,” Jalang’o affirmed.
Contrary to the allegations, Jalang’o expressed full support for the Green Army, a team of youth employed in various environmental and sanitation tasks in 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,” Jalan‘go declared.
They deserve respect, dignity, and long-term support,” He added.
Additionally, Jalang’o called for a focus on facts and genuine development efforts rather than propaganda.
“Let’s focus on truth and development, not lies and propaganda,” He concluded.
The job creation scheme
The Green Army initiative, introduced by the Nairobi County Government, was marketed as a job creation scheme to help clean up the capital while empowering thousands of young people.
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However, the petitioners allege that the project has morphed into a tool of exploitation, where workers, mostly youth, are forced to endure dehumanising working conditions without basic labour protections.
The petition against Green Army Project in court
“The Green Army Project was launched by the Nairobi City County government with the stated aim of improving environmental cleanliness in Nairobi.”
“However, the conditions under which workers are employed and the terms of their engagement in this project have been unconstitutional, illegal, and exploitative,” Read part of the court filing.
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The petitioners further demand the issuance of formal employment contracts that clearly outline terms of service, job security, and worker entitlements under the Employment Act, 2007 and the Labour Relations Act, 2007.
The petition also seeks an order barring any form of victimisation, disciplinary action, or reprisal against workers who are part of the legal challenge.
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