Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has called on county residents to take action against imposters distributing items falsely attributed to her office or that of Senator James Kamau Murango. Speaking at ACK Church Kutus in Kirinyaga County, Maina advised residents to verify the authenticity of individuals handing out goods before taking action. She emphasized the importance of citizen arrests and reporting such incidents to the police.
The call to action comes after a viral video showed women's underwear bearing National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) branding. Maina flatly rejected any suggestion that such items had originated from her office, stating she would never distribute personal clothing articles bearing her name. She described those responsible as malicious actors intent on destroying the reputations of both herself and Senator Murango.
Maina characterized the distribution of private clothing items as an embarrassment to the county and vowed to confront those responsible directly. She urged residents to be vigilant and take action against anyone found distributing items that could potentially bring her or Senator Murango into disrepute. Maina emphasized that she would not hesitate to take legal action against those responsible.
Senator Murango's lawyers have formally denied any involvement in the distribution of the underwear, stating that he neither procured nor distributed the items seen in the video. In a statement, the lawyers clarified that Murango had not authorized the use of his name or the NGAAF branding on any such items.
The viral video has sparked widespread concern in Kirinyaga County, with many residents expressing outrage over the misuse of NGAAF branding. Maina's office has been inundated with complaints from residents who are worried about the potential consequences of such actions. The incident has raised questions about the security and authenticity of items distributed in the county.
Maina has assured residents that she will work closely with the authorities to bring those responsible to justice. She has also urged residents to be cautious when receiving items from unknown individuals and to verify the authenticity of such items before accepting them. The incident has highlighted the need for greater vigilance and scrutiny in the distribution of items bearing the names of public officials.
The Kirinyaga County community has been urged to remain calm and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities. Maina and Senator Murango have assured residents that they will do everything in their power to prevent such incidents from happening in the future. An investigation into the incident is ongoing, and those responsible are expected to face the law.
Key points
- Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina urges residents to arrest imposters distributing items in her name.
- A viral video showed women's underwear bearing NGAAF markings, prompting Maina to distance herself and Senator James Kamau Murango from the items.
- Senator Murango's lawyers have formally denied any involvement in the distribution of the underwear.
