Kileleshwa Ward MCA Robert Alai has hit back at the Kenya Women Senators Association (KEWOSA), accusing the group of misusing its position to push what he termed as a politically motivated narrative against him.
In a statement issued on May 20, Alai criticised KEWOSA’s remarks—signed by Murang’a Senator Veronica Maina—describing them as an attack on the rule of law. He faulted the association for linking him to alleged criminal conduct before investigations are complete.
The MCA cited Article 50(2)(a) of the Constitution, which guarantees the presumption of innocence, arguing that KEWOSA had acted prematurely.
He said the association had effectively declared him guilty before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) concludes its work or any court process begins.
“This is not justice. It is political persecution by press release,” Alai said.
The response follows KEWOSA’s condemnation of an alleged assault involving two women chiefs during a public participation meeting in Kileleshwa.
The association had called for investigations and accountability, raising concerns over the safety of women in public service.
But Alai questioned KEWOSA’s consistency, accusing the group of selective silence in past cases involving violence against women leaders. He referenced an earlier incident involving Rachel Wandeto and challenged the association to explain its response.
“Where were your statements when other women leaders and citizens faced actual political violence?” he posed.
Alai also took aim at Senator Maina directly, urging her to address him personally instead of issuing statements through the association.
He said KEWOSA’s position overlooked constitutional provisions on public participation under Article 10 and due process rights.
“The residents of Kileleshwa elected me to defend their interests, not to bow to intimidation from senators who have never set foot in my ward,” he said.
The MCA further revealed that he has instructed his lawyers to review KEWOSA’s statement for possible defamation.
He cited Section 194 of the Penal Code and the tort of malicious falsehood, warning that legal action could follow if the remarks are not withdrawn.
“KEWOSA would be wise to retract its false assertions before the law takes its course,” he stated.