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Kenya Parliament Leader Calls Gachagua a Fool
Kenyan National Assembly leader accuses opposition figure of misleading claims about Gikomba Market sale.
In brief
Kenyan National Assembly leader accuses opposition figure of misleading claims about Gikomba Market sale. Kenya's National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah labeled DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua a 'fool' for claiming Gikomba Market was sold, despite government efforts to clear Nairobi rivers. Originally…
Parliament Leader Accuses Gachagua
National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah called DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua a 'fool' for claiming Gikomba Market was sold.
“Somebody, who can only be described as a fool, went there and told people that this Gikomba market is being sold”
Government River Clearance Efforts
The government is clearing sections of Nairobi's rivers to improve drainage and prevent flooding after past disasters.
Gikomba Market Progress
Ichung'wah said he recently visited Gikomba and saw progress, contradicting claims that traders would lose their market.
Parliamentary Debate
Temporary Speaker David Ochieng questioned whether Ichung'wah was naming a specific person or using the word 'fool' generally.
Flood Risk Concerns
Suna East MP Junet Mohamed warned of heavy rains and urged Parliament to address drainage risks for Nairobi residents.
“Last time we lost a lot of lives because of poor drainage”
Criticism of Debate Focus
Suba South MP Caroli Omondi argued parliamentary time should not be spent on unnamed individuals or 'imaginary enemies'.
The big picture
Kenya's National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah labeled DCP leader Rigathi Gachagua a 'fool' for claiming Gikomba Market was sold, despite government efforts to clear Nairobi rivers.
