Jalang’o warns pregnant women against attending political rallies
By Paulette Mboga, July 28, 2026Lang’ata Member of Parliament and Nairobi senatorial hopeful Phelix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang’o, has warned pregnant women against attending political rallies, saying such gatherings can become chaotic and put both mothers and their unborn children at risk.
Speaking during an interview on the AM TV Podcast on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, Jalang’o said political rallies are often marked by pushing, commotion and stampedes. He explained that expectant women should avoid exposing themselves to such environments for their own safety.
“If you are a woman and you are expectant, avoid political rallies because there is no honour or respect in political gatherings. There is pushing, commotion, stampedes, and anything can happen. That is not a gathering to attend while expectant. Just remain at home,” Jalang’o said.
He explained that the unpredictable nature of political gatherings makes them unsafe for pregnant women. According to the legislator, staying away from such events is a better way of protecting both mother and child.
Advice on political gatherings
Jalang’o also advised Kenyans against attending rallies held by politicians they do not support. He said disagreements at such meetings can easily lead to violence when people react emotionally.
“Secondly, if you don’t love a politician and he is not your favourite, don’t attend his rallies. Just remain at home because if you go there and the rally is filled with his strong supporters, and you express your dislike for the politician, you will be beaten thoroughly. It will then be said that it was goons, yet it is not,” Jalang’o said.
He explained that people who choose to attend political rallies should remain calm and avoid provoking supporters. According to him, respecting the atmosphere at such gatherings can help prevent unnecessary confrontations.
“If you must go, just keep quiet and listen to what he is saying because you cannot annoy people who love someone,” Jalang’o said.
The Lang’ata MP also expressed concern over the number of lives that have been lost in incidents linked to politics. He argued that many of those deaths could have been avoided if people exercised greater caution during political activities.
“There are a lot of careless and silly deaths arising from politics—deaths where some people were never supposed to die,” Jalang’o said.