- Lang’ata MP Phelix Odiwuor, better known as Jalang’o, shared a photo showing his peeling scalp due to sunburn
- The lawmaker humorously complained about his skin peeling after exposure to the sun
- Some netizens joke about rich people being “allergic” to the sun, while others share similar experiences
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Lang’ata Member of Parliament (MP) Phelix Odiwuor, better known as Jalang’o, has become the subject of a viral online conversation after sharing an image that revealed the effects of the scorching Nairobi sun.
The lawmaker posted a photo showing his head, which had visibly peeled from a sunburn. Captioning the photo humorously, the MP expressed his frustration with his skin’s reaction to the sun, saying:
“This life. These days, I peel off like a snake with just a small effect of the sun. Previously, I would burn in the sun. A week in the sun,” reflecting on how much his skin had changed over time.
The MP had been accompanying President William Ruto during a series of development tours across Nairobi.
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The photo quickly caught the attention of netizens, sparking a range of reactions, from light-hearted humour to more serious discussions about skin health and sun exposure.
Douglas Omurwa:
“So petty… We stay in the sun 24/7 and nothing like this happens. Maybe he needs deworming.”
Prince Mackey:
“Wale wa sun kissed, can we now say this is sun chewed?”
Dan Kcaby:
“For the a few who take it as a joke,this peeling maybe as a result of burns from colds, exposure of the skin to high temperatures can cause this condition as well….and other causes including exposure of the skin to dangerous chemicals.”
Terry Jemima:
“I think you’re rich that’s why whenever one is rich everything become a problem rich people are allergic to almost everything.”
Kerlynn Wangui:
“I peel off skin too because of sun. My skin gets itchy pia. Inasound abnormal but it happens.”
Kevin Kuria:
“That’s what most of kenyans go through, lakini hamuonangi.”
Benja Benja Mweene:
“May be it’s health issue.”
Sharon Kagweyi:
“You’re calling yourself mwesh and you can’t afford sunscreen…hio hautaji rocket science ni akili.”
Kirwa Kiptoo Ronny:
“Kumbe sio mimi solo naumianga kwa jua.”
Source: TUKO.co.ke
