MC Jessy: I was coerced to forego MP bid, Ruto statement not my words

Comedian MC Jessy (L) poses for a picture with Deputy President William Ruto. [File, Standard]

Comedian MC Jessy, who is eyeing South Imenti parliamentary seat, now claims he was coerced by UDA operatives into foregoing his MP bid.

On April 13, Deputy President William Ruto said Jessy, whose real name is Jasper Muthomi, had accepted to step down in favour of Mwiti Kathaara.