Wamuchomba Proposes Men Take Up Woman Rep Seats Across All 47 Counties

Githunguri Member of Parliament Gathoni Wamuchomba has proposed that men should take up the positions held by women representatives across all 47 counties. Her remarks followed a renewed push for accountability in the unresolved Kware dumpsite killings, where 42 women were murdered and their bodies dumped in Embakasi in July 2023.

Wamuchomba revisited the matter on her X account on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, expressing frustration that her efforts to seek answers in Parliament not only led to her suspension but have still yielded no clear outcome. She questioned why responsibility for the killings remains unclear and why justice continues to stall.

She wrote, “It has been a desperate ask, who killed 42 women and dumped their bodies in Kware Dumpsite in Embakasi in July 2023. I asked this question in Parliament and was eventually kicked out of chambers for 20 days without pay by the SPEAKER for refusing to accept the flimsy answer given. There are 47 women MPs representing women in parliament, and none has joined me in the quest may be it’s not fashionable to ask. In 2027, could we try male MPs to represent women and see if there will be a better turnaround on such matters? Just a proposal.”

Her post pointed to what she described as a lack of collective effort from the 47 women MPs in addressing the killings. She suggested, sarcastically, that perhaps electing male MPs to represent women in the 2027 General Election might deliver better outcomes on issues affecting women’s safety and justice.

Why Is Wamuchomba Revisiting the Kware Killings?

Wamuchomba’s renewed remarks come as part of her ongoing push for transparency over the deaths of the 42 women. She expressed disappointment that the matter has faded from public focus despite its severity. Her comments highlighted the gap between representation and actual advocacy, questioning why elected leaders have not collectively demanded answers.

The MP also underscored her frustration with existing accountability systems. She noted that her attempt to challenge the official response in Parliament ended with disciplinary action, while the core issue remains unresolved.

What Led to Wamuchomba’s Suspension from Parliament?

The controversy surrounding Wamuchomba’s stance traces back to her suspension from Parliament for 20 days. The disciplinary action followed a heated exchange with Speaker Moses Wetang’ula during a session where she pressed Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen about stalled investigations into the Kware killings.

Speaker Wetang’ula announced, “As for the case of Honourable Wamuchomba, in law we call it contempt in the face of the court. And members, you all are witnesses to this. Under standing orders 107A as read with 1A and 3 and having been prompted by Deputy Majority leader, Honourable Wamuchomba, shall serve a suspension of the house for 20 days excluding the recess days.”

At the time, Wamuchomba refused to accept what she described as unsatisfactory responses, a move that escalated the confrontation and led to her suspension.

Her renewed comments have sparked fresh debate around gender representation, accountability and the broader issue of violence against women. The proposal has drawn mixed reactions online and within political spaces, with some applauding her boldness and others criticising her tone. Nonetheless, her remarks have pushed the Kware killings back into public conversation and revived calls for justice, transparency and meaningful representation.

By Yockshard Enyendi