Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu and Gatundu North MP Njoroge Kururia have once again found themselves at the center of controversy after a video of the duo surfaced online, making derogatory remarks and sparking outrage among netizens.
In the video, Senator Nyamu is seen raising a middle finger while speaking in her native Kikuyu language, loosely translated to: "We touched the mountain, and we will come back to do it again."
Kururia, on the other hand, sarcastically attempts to restrain her, citing his position as a respected church elder: "We have pastors in our midst, and I also am a church elder. I might be chased away."
He then adds: "Watu wote wakuje Sagana," seemingly inviting the public to the Mt. Kenya region in light of President Ruto's development tour.
The video has since unsettled many Kenyans, with netizens questioning the conduct and behavior of elected leaders.
On X, @ThadeusMayieka weighed in: "Imagine these are the people we expect to make laws for the good of future generations.
@RedBaron254 echoed a similar sentiment: "They know you can't take them anywhere, you will complain and go to sleep mad. When y'all are ready to do the needful, only then will they fall in line."
@ArsenalEdd11756 shared a sarcastic take: "Am not disappointed, in fact, if anything let them abuse some more. People are still going to fill the gatherings and listen to them in large numbers. No wonder they will always despise the common man."
The outrage extended to Facebook, where users expressed their disappointment.
A user named Loise Kim criticized Nyamu, stating: "This one disgusts all the time. It is a shame that she is a mother as well, with zero morals. Such a disgrace!"
Yvonne Betty Njoki reflected on the implications for women in leadership: "Women cried and fought for many years, pioneered by many great, courageous, and talented women before us who gave up their sweat, blood, and even lives so we, as young women, could get a chance at leadership-having been 'oppressed' for long... only to see this is what we have reduced ourselves to. What a disappointment!"
Elizabeth Mbithe also chimed in: "When you think of the number of issues plaguing this country that need to be resolved, it's so unfortunate to see such, and you wonder why the youth are reacting as they are."
Senator Nyamu and MP Kururia are no strangers to controversy. Nyamu has repeatedly made headlines due to her ties with Mugithi singer Samidoh, as well as her unconventional remarks on current affairs.
Kururia, meanwhile, sparked public anger at the height of the anti-Finance Bill protests after appearing to incite police officers against activist Morara Kebaso.
"I saw him speak and say several things which made him quite popular with the masses. He's talked about me too, he's insulted me too. Now I see he's being taken around police stations. I would wish he would be booked at a cell in Gatundu North, where there are street children," he said.
