Karen Nyamu

Karen Njeri Nyamu is a Kenyan politician from the UDA .[1] She is a nominated member of the Senate of Kenya .[2]

Early life

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Nyamu was born in the Eastlands area of Nairobi.[3]

Political career

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On 14 February 2023, Nyamu was asked to leave the parliamentary chamber after wearing a sleeveless dress.[4]

On October 17, 2024, Senator Nyamu voted to impeach deputy president Rigathi Gachagua, calling for political maturity particularly in presidential candidates, placing the blame on president Ruto for picking Rigathi Gachagua. Nyamu also referenced a viral video of her dancing with the same deputy president as evidence that friendship is not a substitute for justice.

Personal life

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Nyamu is a single mother of three children.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "A wild trip to Karen to meet Kenya's Nyamu". Monitor. 2023-07-09. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  2. ^ "Sen. Nyamu Karen Njeri | The Kenyan Parliament Website". www.parliament.go.ke. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  3. ^ "Karen Nyamu: The twerking 'bae' who loves a tipple and controversy". Nation. 2022-12-25. Retrieved 2023-12-04.
  4. ^ Njeru, Betty (16 February 2023). "Pads debacle: Senator Gloria Orwoba contemplates quitting Twitter". The Standard. Retrieved 18 February 2023.
  5. ^ Ngigi, Elizabeth (14 January 2021). "I dated a violent, married politician — Karen Nyamu". The Star. Retrieved 2023-12-04.