Wadagi has defended Moses Kuria’s criticism of Kenya’s reserved women’s seats, saying the Constitution created 47 positions that men do not contest.
In the statement, he argued that women already compete freely with men in other elective races and can win on merit, pointing to Charity Ngilu as an example of a woman who succeeded in a competitive race in Kitui.
He said women should not be treated as protégés, adding that what they need is equal opportunity rather than extra guaranteed seats. According to him, the arrangement creates resentment, inequality and injustice toward men.
Wadagi also said the Constitution contains several flaws that should be revisited. He tied that argument to broader demands for a referendum aimed at reducing the public wage bill and slowing the growth of the public service through the creation of new institutions.
Moses Kuria was described as being right on the issue, although Wadagi said his language lacked decorum.
