I'm a victim of women victimisation, Karen Nyamu tells Senate

She said they have to stand firm in their space with no apologies

In Summary
  • She made the remarks at the Senate on Friday while contributing after the Senators dismissed impeachment charges against Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.
  • Nyamu said the matter of First Gentleman is going to be a normal occurrence in this country
Politician Karen Nyamu
Politician Karen Nyamu
Image: RADIO JAMBO

Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has told her counterparts at the Senate that she is now a victim of the victimisation of women leaders.

“I am a recent victim. But we have to stand firm in our space with no apologies and we are here to stay. We will not be victimized anytime we do any less than what our male counterparts do,” she said.

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She made the remarks at the Senate on Friday while contributing after the Senators dismissed impeachment charges against Meru Governor Kawira Mwangaza.

Nyamu said the matter of First Gentleman is going to be a normal occurrence in this country going forward because a lot of women have ambitions to serve in leadership posts at the gubernatorial and presidency.

“The matter of First Gentleman is going to be a normal occurrence in this country going forward because a lot of us have ambitions to be governors in this country. Our spouses should not be victimized,” she said.

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