# Kenya Parliament Leader Calls Gachagua a Fool

> Kenyan National Assembly leader accuses opposition figure of misleading claims about Gikomba Market sale.
- Title: Kenya Parliament Leader Calls Gachagua a Fool · Allafrica
- Summary: Kenyan National Assembly leader accuses opposition figure of misleading claims about Gikomba Market sale. Kenya's National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani…
- Keywords: kenya, ichung'wah, gachagua, gikomba market, democracy for citizens, nairobi rivers, flood prevention, news, world, politics, Parliament, Leader
- Source: Allafrica — https://allafrica.com/stories/202610130452.html
- Published: 2026-10-13T15:02:55+00:00
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- Topics: kenya, ichung'wah, gachagua, gikomba market, democracy for citizens, nairobi rivers, flood prevention, news, world, politics
## 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'.
## Key takeaway

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.