Women leaders in Kisii County have strongly condemned remarks made by Ichuni Ward MCA Wycliffe Siocha against First Lady May Arati, deeming them disrespectful and gendered.

• The leaders accused the MCA of using demeaning language against the First Lady following a political fallout with Governor Simba Arati.
• Sarah Nyaenya, a prominent women leader, defended May Arati, highlighting her contributions to community development.
• A two-day ultimatum has been issued for the MCA to withdraw his statements and issue a public apology to the First Lady.