Former Speaker of the Kiambu County Assembly, Steve Ndichu, has strongly condemned a politician from the county. Ndichu criticized the discrediting of God’s Altar during a function in Gatundu North last weekend. The event saw goons disrupt a church service attended by President William Ruto, sparking widespread concern.
Speaking at the funeral of his nephew, William Maina Njuguna, in Kimunyu village, Gatundu South, Ndichu expressed deep sadness and shame. The former Thika MP highlighted the impropriety of any leader exploiting the vulnerability of impoverished slum women for political mileage, especially during a church function and in the presence of the Head of State.
“It is a shame for a leader, particularly a woman leader, to exploit other women through their vulnerability to desecrate God’s Altar for political reasons,” Ndichu stated. He emphasized, “It is high time for us as a country to mature in politics and prioritize respect.”
He continued, “I have a lot of respect for women leaders, some of whom I have had the opportunity to work with at both the National and County Assemblies.” Ndichu regretted that some leaders seem willing to adopt “the Tanzania way,” which he called “really unfortunate.”
He added that Kiambu County and Kenya at large are not ready to embrace “Suluhism,” a term implying political conciliation or unity, especially when achieved through controversial means. Ndichu noted that since the majority of women wearing fake AIPCA attire were from Kiandutu slums, an area he once represented as MP, he plans to visit them.
Ndichu intends to pray with these women and seek divine intervention for their situation. Although he did not explicitly name anyone, Thika MP Alice Ng’ang’a has borne the brunt of criticism concerning the Gatundu chaos. Her followers and those of Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi were reportedly involved in a shouting match.
Both groups were seen adorning AIPCA scarves, which church officials have disowned, stating they do not belong to their denomination. Ndichu also criticized another leader from the Mount Kenya region who reportedly referred to the women as “Njangiri” and “Malayas.”
Ndichu defended the women, stating they were innocent and were merely taken advantage of due to their economic status. He reiterated that a politician exploited them solely to gain political mileage, emphasizing the need for ethical conduct in leadership.
