Kenyan Politics

Kenyan Politics and Feminism

Politics in Kenya is like a constant movie with parts one, two, three, four… you get the drift. There is always so much drama, always so much talk but never ever, any action taken – until two days ago.

Devolution Cabinet Secretary, Mrs Anne Waiguru, has been making headlines since two months ago when she confirmed an audit that was done that revealed $7,750,000 has been lost within the government due to illegitimate contracts.

A few weeks ago, Waiguru was making headlines yet again because alleged claims had been made that she was overspending on miscellaneous items for her office. The claim stated that her budget was overly exaggerated with pens being priced at $80, money spent to buy condoms and sex toys and a grand piano being bought and placed in her office. All of which are very unnecessary for the Devolution office and their work.

The Cabinet Secretary has since succumbed to pressure from the public and the opposing party, ODM. She officially asked the President to relieve her of her duties on Saturday, November 21st citing health concerns and wanting to protect her family from anymore scrutiny and humiliation.

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