Makueni Woman Representative Rose Museo. Photo Courtesy 
By Andrew Mbuva
Makueni Woman Representative Rose Museo has launched a scathing attack on National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, demanding his immediate resignation over remarks deemed derogatory and demeaning towards Pastor Dorcas Rigathi, the wife of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
Addressing a public gathering in Masongaleni, Kibwezi on Wednesday, Museo condemned Ichung’wah’s utterances, calling them not only disrespectful to Pastor Dorcas but also a direct insult to the dignity of all Kenyan women.
“We are very hurt by your words as women. An insult to Pastor Dorcas is an insult to all of us. You’re too young to be attacking a woman who is old enough to be your mother,” said Museo.
She went on to question the Majority Leader’s upbringing, expressing concern over the caliber of leadership President William Ruto has surrounded himself with.
“This shows that President Ruto has entrusted leadership with the wrong people. Ichung’wah should immediately resign from his role as Majority Leader — he has brought shame not just to the National Assembly but to the entire country,” Museo declared.
In her strongly-worded statement, Museo warned other leaders to refrain from making reckless public statements that undermine women and fellow public servants. She vowed to rally other female leaders to pressure the National Assembly and the Head of State to take disciplinary action against Ichung’wah.
“You do not get a license to insult people just because you hold an elected position,” she said, calling on the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) to cease what she termed as complacency and begin holding politicians accountable for divisive rhetoric.
Ichung’wah's controversial remarks, made during a recent political rally, mocked the former Deputy President's relationship with his wife, Pastor Dorcas. He insinuated that Dorcas dominated her husband both in public and private, questioning Gachagua’s leadership by equating it with a lack of authority at home.
Among the most contentious statements was:
“Your wife is calling herself a Pastor, which pastor? We know her actions of day and night... After all, we know you’re one term even in your own house because your wife goes with a certain Bishop.”
These remarks have sparked widespread outrage across the political spectrum, with women leaders and religious figures calling for an apology and swift disciplinary measures.
“This is bigger than politics,” Museo emphasized. “It is about respect, dignity, and the moral fiber of our leadership. We will not allow the degradation of women to be normalized in the name of political rivalry.”
As pressure mounts, all eyes are now on President Ruto and the ruling Kenya Kwanza coalition to see whether they will stand by their embattled Majority Leader or heed the calls for his removal.
