Buyu condemned the governor’s remarks, saying they demean women leaders and undermine the progress women have made in Kenya’s political space over the years.

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KISUMU, Kenya May 19 – Kisumu West MP Roza Buyu has sharply criticized James Orengo over what she termed as insulting remarks directed at ODM national chairperson and Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga.

Speaking on Tuesday following Orengo’s political tour of Homa Bay County on Monday, Buyu condemned the governor’s remarks, saying they demean women leaders and undermine the progress women have made in Kenya’s political space over the years.

Orengo, who has recently been associated with the Linda Mwananchi faction within the ODM party, reportedly launched a scathing attack against Wanga during the tour, drawing criticism from women leaders allied to the Orange party.

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Buyu said it was unfortunate that a veteran politician of Orengo’s stature could make remarks that appear to belittle a fellow elected leader.

“Governor Orengo is a seasoned politician who should know better than to demean women leaders in public,” said Buyu.

“Such statements are reckless and unacceptable in modern leadership.”

The legislator defended Wanga’s leadership record, noting that both governors were elected by the people and deserved equal respect regardless of gender.

“Governor Gladys Wanga was elected just like Governor Orengo. He has no reason whatsoever to look down upon her because she is a woman,” she said.

Buyu further argued that, based on development records and public opinion, Wanga had outperformed her Siaya counterpart.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya