Chris Odhiambo, popularly known as DJ Kriss Darlin has declared his interest in the Kibra parliamentary seat.
The seat fell vacant after the death former MP Ken Okoth following a long battle with cancer.
Kriss Darlin presented his official nomination papers to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) on Wednesday, after the party invited potential aspirants to submit their documents.
In an interview with eDaily, the popular reggae DJ noted that he is the best man to represent Kibra people, since he has been born and raised in the area, and therefore understands the challenges and needs of the constituents.
He further noted that he worked with the late Okoth on a number of projects which he hopes to complete if elected to Parliament.
“The people of Kibra need someone who knows them and knows what they actually need… and that’s exactly what I’m offering. I have been there with them, I was born there, I know what they go through on a daily basis,” he said as quoted by eDaily.
As to whether he will quit being a DJ to concentrate on politics, Kriss Darlin said: "I earn a decent living as a Reggae DJ, I’m very comfortable, I go on tours worldwide, and I will never stop doing it…but I can only reach so many people with that. I want to represent the people of Kibra, I want to be their voice and air out their issues on a bigger platform.”