In a world where celebrity lookalikes often find themselves in the limelight, Stanley Mulee Mutisya’s story stands out. Despite his striking resemblance to Lang’ata Member of Parliament (MP) Jalang’o, Mutisya claims he has received minimal support from the renowned politician.
Mutisya first met Jalang’o in November 2021 during an interview on Jalang’o TV. During this encounter, Jalang’o gave him KSh 1,000, a gesture that Mutisya feels was insufficient given the promises made. “People often approach me for handouts, mistaking me for Jalang’o. He only gave me KSh 1,000 and promised to help me, but he never did. It’s now three years down the line, and he doesn’t answer my calls,” Mutisya lamented.
The resemblance has not only brought public attention but also personal challenges. Mutisya recounted a conversation with his father after he cleared school. His father questioned the tangible benefits of looking like Jalang’o, asking, “Sasa huyu Jalang’o mwenye mnafanana na yeye anakusaidia na nini so far? Kama hawezi kusaidia basi ni wa nini?” This sentiment echoes the frustration Mutisya feels, as he continues to struggle with everyday expenses despite his celebrity lookalike status.
Mutisya’s landlord also adds to the pressure, often questioning why someone who looks like an MP struggles to pay rent on time. “Mpaka landlord ananiulizanga, ‘wewe unakaa MP wa Lang’ata na bado rent unachelewesha,’” Mutisya shared.
Despite the challenges, Mutisya remains optimistic about his future. He has expressed a strong desire to enter politics and make a difference in people’s lives. “Very soon, I will be an MP, and I won’t forget the people when I succeed. If we meet on the street and someone asks for my support, I will help them. I won’t be greedy when I make it,” he vowed.
Mutisya also plans to follow in Jalang’o’s footsteps by pursuing advertising gigs and content creation. “I can do advertising jobs like the ones Jalang’o used to do. I want to follow his path and start creating content to post online,” he said
