Kiambu Women Provoked by Wamuchomba's Desertion To Ruto's Camp

Women from Kiambu have demonstrated anger at their representative Gathoni Wamochomba's decision to join Deputy William Ruto's faction of Jubilee.

Kiambu Women Provoked by Wamuchomba's Desertion To Ruto's Camp

Wamchomba while joining Tangatanga on Wednesday, 23rd June said that she had made the decision because it was the wish of her constituents.

"I am aligning myself with the DP because that is where my people wanted me to be," she stated.

On Friday, 25th June, women from the 12 sub-counties of Kiambu waved placards in demonstrations, saying their opinions were not considered.

Kiambu county women demonstrate over Woman Representative Gathoni Wamuchomba's joining Deputy president William Ruto's camp.

They said no one had asked Wamuchomba to excavate President Uhuru Kenyatta's side for the camp that is currently popularizing the United Democratic Alliance party. 

"Gathoni made a personal decision which has angered those who voted her on the Jubilee ticket," said Eunice Wanjiru, a Kabete sub-county resident.

Juja resident and women's leader Dorcas Wanjiru said they were disheartened by Wamuchomba's decision which came months after a Jubilee loss in a by-election in the constituency. 

People Empowerment Party's George Koimburi beat Jubilee's Susan Njeri after he garnered 12,159 votes against her 5,746 votes in the election held last month.

The women affirmed their support for President Kenyatta in delivering for all Kenyans until his term ends.

They said Wamuchomba's job was their leader was done.