Kenya: Ngilu Told to Quit Politics

18 September 2013

Kwale women's representative Zainab Chidzuga said it is unfortunate that Lands Secretary Charity Ngilu is engaging in politics despite her position. Speaking in Kwale last Friday, Chidzuga said Ngilu occupies a public office. She said it is unconstitutional for Ngilu to continue engaging in politics.

Some MPs had accused Ngilu of actively participatingin the run-up to the Makueni senator by-election.

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