This archive report was first published on 5 November 2019.
ODM leader Raila Odinga's recent remarks about women from the Kamba community have sparked outrage from former Kathiani MP Wavinya Ndeti.
Speaking in Kibra during a rally to drum support for Imran Okoth on November 2, 2019, Odinga referred to the Kamba women in jest, saying, “Wakamba ni waaminifu na hao ni kama kina mama, wakisema watakupatia, watakupatia,” amid cheers from the crowd.
However, Ndeti was not amused by Odinga's statement, criticizing him on her Twitter account, saying, “Baba I’m very disappointed with your statement. Kambas are patient and loyal but we will not be taken for granted under any circumstance. We supported you for 10 years and you should respect my community.”
Despite Ndeti's criticism, leaders from the Kamba community who were present during Odinga's rally in Kibra did not take issue with his statement. They include Governors Alfred Mutua (Machakos), Charity Ngilu (Kitui), and Kivutha Kibwana (Makueni).
The Kibra by-elections are slated for November 7, 2019.
