Kirinyaga Woman Rep Njeri Maina fearlessly calls out Mt Kenya MPs over intimidation tactics on Finance Bill 2024
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Njeri Maina has criticized Mt. Kenya Members of Parliament (MPs) over their intimidation tactics regarding the Finance Bill 2024.
Njeri who was absent during the voting done at the National Assembly on June 20, 2024, issued a stern warning to the MPs, cautioning them against attempting to intimidate her over her position on the bill.
As seen during a recent interview on June 24, 2024, Njeri’s absence during the crucial second reading and voting at the assembly did not deter her resolve. She boldly reminded the MPs that their constituents would not forget their actions and that accountability awaits them.
“Nataka kuaambia wale wabunge wananitusi mimi na wale wabunge wengine, ambao wamekuwa na tashwishi, na ule mswada wa finance bill. Ni waambie ya kwamba yule Wanjiku wa ground tu ndio watampata. Na nawaambia waheshimu wabunge wenzao hata kama wako na tofauti,” Njeri said.
In a direct message to Gatundu MP Kururia, Njeri firmly rebuked any attempts at threats, emphasizing that she is accountable solely to her electorate.
“Na niambie yule mmbunge wa Gatundu, yule Kururia ndiye amewaka moto kabisa ananitusi mimi na wabunge wengine. Nataka kumwambia, mimi nilichaguliwa na watu wa hapa kirinyaga na hakuna mtu naomba ruhusa ila watu wale walinichagua na ni wa Kirinyaga kaunti,” Njeri added.
She made it clear that her allegiance lies with the people of Kirinyaga, highlighting their significance in her decision-making process.
“Kazi yangu ni kuhakikisha natetea Wanjiku wa Kirinyaga. Na kama wako na msimamo wanataka kuchukuwa mimi sina shida yeyote na huo msimamo, lakini wasitake kukuja kunilazimisha nichukuwe msimamo flani, ama kunitusi mimi na wabunge wengine kama Gitonga Mukunji na wengineo," Njeri noted.
Njeri asserted that her composed demeanour should not be misconstrued as a weakness but rather as a display of dignity and respect.
“Sisi tunateta na kuskiza watu wetu, maanake pia sisi tunajua kuongea na na wajue hata sisi tunajua kuzungumza, ni heshima tu tunawapatia maanake sisi ni wastaarabu kidogo. Lakini wasituone vile tumenyamaza wafikirie sisi ni wajinga. Waheshimu watu wa Kirinyaga, wajue wakitusi Gacheri wametusi kaunti nzima kwa maana mimi sikujichagua, nilipewa mamalaka ni represent hawa watu kwa national assembly," Njeri remarked.
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