A viral video of Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo dancing after being introduced by President William Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, has ignited widespread backlash, with many Kenyans accusing Kibet of demeaning women in politics.
In the footage, Kibet presents Odhiambo to an excited crowd at a public event. As she takes the stage, the lawmaker breaks into an animated dance, prompting loud cheers.
What appeared to be a light-hearted moment has instead stirred a national conversation about the treatment of female leaders in Kenya.
Social media users and political commentators have condemned the incident as emblematic of a broader issue, turning female politicians into spectacles rather than acknowledging them as serious public servants.
Online Backlash on MP Millie Odhiambo
Citizens online pointed to the moment as a continuation of a troubling trend, accusing those involved of reinforcing harmful stereotypes and undermining the strides made by women in political spaces.
Also Read: Millie Odhiambo Profile: Education Background, Family, Career, and Politics
The reaction was swift and sharp across platforms, with many expressing frustrations that such incidents continue to play out in national politics.
Alinur Mohammed was among the first to condemn the scene.
“Millie should know better. Leaders like her should be rejecting this kind of nonsense, not dancing to it,” Mohammed wrote, accusing the MP of playing into “entertainment politics” rather than standing firm in leadership.
Online platforms were ablaze with angry reactions. “A female MP has been sexually objectified, but she doesn’t know it. Then you wonder why our girls have no protection if female MPs allow sexual objectification. Shame on you,” posted user @kdiguyo on X.
Another user, Norbert Owuor, wrote, “I actually can’t go past 5 seconds watching it. So disgusting.”
Kipruto added, “How powerful is Farouk Kibet that he can ask MP Millie Odhiambo to dance for the crowd and she immediately shakes for a big crowd?”
“Didn’t Millie Say She’s a bad girl” THEE ALFA HOUSE posted.
Farouk Kibet to Female Politicians
This is not the first time Kibet has come under fire for remarks and behavior toward female leaders.
Also Read: Matiang’i, Gachagua Closed-Door Talks Unsettle Ruto’s Camp
In past events, he has made widely criticized comments about Nominated MP Sabina Chege, drawing attention to her physical appearance in ways many deemed inappropriate.
In another instance, he made suggestive remarks about Lamu Woman Representative Monicah Muthoni, seemingly encouraging romantic pursuit from male supporters.
These repeated episodes have sparked calls for greater accountability and respect for women in leadership, with critics urging both male and female leaders to push back against degrading conduct.
Citizens mourned the apparent decline in standards, comparing the current atmosphere to a more dignified political era once championed by pioneering women like Phoebe Asiyo, Wangari Maathai, Orie Rogo Manduli, Grace Ogot, and Marjorie Oludhe.
Follow our WhatsApp Channel for real-time news updates
