Women leaders from the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) are demanding immediate legal and disciplinary action against Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah over controversial remarks he made about Pastor Dorcas Rigathi. The leaders described his words as disrespectful, sexist, and politically provocative.
Highlights:
- Ichung’wah accused of mocking Pastor Dorcas and her influence in public life.
- DCP women leaders call on DCI to investigate and arrest the MP.
- Pastor Dorcas responds, denying the claims and defending her role.
- Pressure mounts for Ichung’wah to issue a public apology.
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At a recent rally in Kajiado, Kimani Ichung’wah appeared to ridicule Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, alleging that she had undue influence over her husband, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Referring to the “wantam” slogan associated with Pastor Dorcas, Ichung’wah insinuated that she was the real force behind her husband’s political moves.
The comments sparked instant backlash, with many describing them as personal, disrespectful, and inappropriate.
In a fiery press briefing, women leaders from the DCP demanded that the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) arrest Ichung’wah. They said his remarks were not only aimed at Pastor Dorcas but also demeaned women in leadership more broadly.
“He must face the same law that’s applied to everyone else,” said DCP’s Moraa John. “If this was said against any other woman in power, there would be an uproar and this should be no different.”
Njeri Kahiga echoed the sentiment, calling Ichung’wah’s statement “reckless and dishonourable.”
While addressing clergy in the U.S., Pastor Dorcas responded with calm defiance. She denied the allegations, saying the claims were lies meant to distract from real issues.
“How can you sit on a man who is making an entire nation lose sleep?” she joked, affirming that she and her husband operate as partners in faith and service.
As calls for accountability grow, Ichung’wah has yet to issue any apology or clarification. The silence has only fueled further criticism from political and civil groups, with many questioning whether his comments cross the line between free speech and character defamation.
In politics, words carry weight and when they target women in power, the backlash isn’t just loud, it’s justified.
