UDA women leaders accuse Ruto of betrayal
Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba claimed the Parliament is “captured” by corruption and accussed President William Ruto of complicity...
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The 20-day suspension of Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba from the National Assembly has sparked outrage among UDA women leaders, who accuse President William Ruto of betraying pledges made in the Kenya Kwanza Women’s Charter. Wamuchomba was suspended after protesting the government’s response to the 2024 Kware Dumpsite femicide.
- Githunguri MP Gathoni Wamuchomba was suspended for 20 days from the National Assembly.
- Former nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba described the suspension as a "direct attack on women’s advocacy," accusing President Ruto of abandoning promises to women.
- Wamuchomba also claimed the Parliament is “captured” by corruption, accusing the President of complicity.
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