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Millicent Omanga and Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu have jointly defended themselves against what they described as “false and malicious” sexual allegations circulating online.
The two leaders, both contenders for the Nairobi County woman representative seat, posted similar statements on social media, dismissing the claims and urging the public to ignore them.
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Omanga described the allegations targeting Nyamu as fabricated attempts to tarnish her reputation.
“The false and malicious claims circulating about @karennyamunbo are completely untrue. We will not be reduced to gossip, propaganda, or attempts to link us to fabricated narratives meant to discredit us,” she said.
Nyamu mirrored the message in defense of Omanga, calling the accusations baseless.
“The false and malicious claims circulating about @MillicentOmanga are completely untrue. We will not be reduced to gossip, propaganda, or attempts to link us to fabricated narratives meant to discredit us,” she said.
Both emphasized mutual respect, acknowledging each other as leaders and political competitors.
The coordinated posts gained attention online, with users noting the similarity of the statements. Reactions were mixed—some praised the approach, while others questioned the nature of the circulating allegations.
Neither politician provided specific details of the claims, though previous posts had linked them to alleged sexual misconduct.
The timing of their response coincides with debate over a proposed AI regulation bill sponsored by Nyamu. The legislation aims to create a legal framework for the ethical use of AI in Kenya, including the establishment of an Office of the Artificial Intelligence Commissioner.
The bill proposes a risk-based model for AI, classifying systems from “minimal” to “unacceptable” risk, similar to the EU’s AI Act. It also mandates strict compliance for high-risk sectors like healthcare and finance, requires labelling of deepfakes, and sets penalties for misuse, including fines up to Sh5 million or two-year jail terms.
