Senator Maina slams Gachagua over attack on Murang’a women leaders

Speaking in Githiga, Kangema, on Sunday, Maina urged women in the county to stand firm and exercise their democratic right to choose their preferred political leaders ahead of the 2027 General Election.

Her remarks followed Gachagua’s rally in Kandara, where the former Deputy President criticised women leaders over their political choices.

Maina said she was particularly concerned by remarks directed at herself, former Cabinet Secretary Betty Maina and former Murang’a Woman Representative Sabina Chege.

“It is a great shame for leaders from outside Murang’a County to come into the region and belittle women simply because of their political choices not to support a particular political side,” Maina said.

She called on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to closely monitor political leaders whose public statements could inflame political tensions.

Maina accused some politicians of making provocative statements during campaigns but returning to their political bases without confronting the consequences of their remarks.

She urged Murang’a women not to be intimidated by political rhetoric, insisting they had the right to determine who would represent them.

The exchange adds another layer to the growing political contest in Murang’a, where rival political formations are positioning themselves ahead of the 2027 polls.

Kangema resident Njeri Wangui also criticised what she termed disrespect towards women leaders, saying political differences should not be used to demean women participating in elective politics.

The remarks are likely to intensify the political debate in Murang’a, with women voters expected to play a significant role in determining the region’s political direction in the next election.