Lang'ata Member of Parliament (MP) Phelix Odiwuor, alias Jalang'o, has denied claims that he bashed the Kisii community during his speech on Sunday, April 27, in Kitutu Chache North Constituency in Kisii County.

Taking to social media on Monday morning, Jalang'o claimed that he had been misquoted and the words taken out of context, urging Kenyans to watch the entire clip in which he alluded to encountering a witch doctor's meeting in the region.

The lawmaker further clarified that he had great respect for the Kisii community, terming them as his family, friends and his people. "My heart is heavy seeing my words misquoted.

I hold deep love and respect for the Kisii community - they are my family, my friends, and my people.