Nairobi County Speaker Kennedy Ng’ondi is under fire over a viral video where he was captured forcefully greeting Muslim lady.
In an undated video shared on X by blogger Cyprian Nyakundi, Ng’ondi is seen inching closer to the lady then forces her to shake his hands.
For about one minute, the Speaker is seen holding the woman’s hand but she pushes him away in protest.
The lady was dressed in black veil commonly known as Hijab (Bui-bui) and it is suspected that she is a staff of the County Assembly and was attending a party with other officials.
The viral clip has now attracted a huge debate on X (formerly twitter) whether it was necessary for Ng’ondi to force a handshake with the lady.
It remains unclear why the clip was shared today yet people in the known claim it was taken more than a year ago.
Senior Advocate Ahmednasir Abdullahi responded, “ This is physical assault, a gross trespass to the person of the lady. I will be very surprised if criminal charges are not preferred,”
Popular Hotelier Mohammed Hersi observed, “Who is this uncultured man who has no respect for women and others faith? This woman has all the right to level charges against him as it qualifies as sexual harassment intimidation aside,”
Hersi noted that the lady ought to have stood up and told him ” don’t dare lay your hands on me “.
“Trust me, even a fool will come back to his senses. If I am the husband of this woman I will certainly sue him,” Hersi added.
Cautioning, “Your position does not give you the powers to violate someone else. Shenzi Sana. What is his name and the organisation,”
Many Muslims believe that physical contact with the opposite sex is unnecessary, discouraged, and for some, even prohibited.
The Association of Muslims has equally condemned the act claiming that it amounts to sexual and physical assault.
“Such reprehensible behavior is criminal, unethical immoral and not only violates her religious beliefs but also constitutes a grave violation of bodily and autonomy and dignity,” the statement reads.
Adding that, “we therefore urgently demand accountability and immediate commencement of criminal charges by DCI against Hon. Ken Ngondi for this egregious sexual harassment,”
