- Gender -elect, Hannah Wendot, has sparked a debate by saying that the girls killed in Lojing'i have a desire for money
- Wendot said that education alone does not prevent a woman from social challenges, since financial dependency is the main reason
- The remarks faced differences from Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, who pointed out that most of the victims are students of university who have studied
Hannah Wendot, the electoral minister of gender, has received severe objections after making controversial remarks about the terrible deaths of young women in Lojing'i.
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Speaking when he arrived before the Parliamentary Committee on Monday, April 14, Wendot suggested that women who lost their lives in this environment were deeply influenced by the desire to make money.
“When a woman is educated it is more likely to avoid such challenges in society,” she said.
However, Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, who was heading the session, intervened immediately, protesting Wendot's statement.
He criticized him saying that many of the victims of these sad events were university students, and, therefore, had enough education.
“Girls killed in short -lived rooms are university students, they have read,” Wetang'ula said.
In response, Wendot emphasized that although the relevant women could be educated, their actions were eventually motivated and seeking financial gain.
“They have read, but those are looking for money,” he stressed.
The wretches have created a hybrid feeling, with critics questioning that Wendot's view is ignoring deep social and systemic issues that stimulate violence against women, while others support their position as a reflection of truth.
Below are some comments
Heyi Gregory, PHD: “A painful truth that will not be comfortable for others.”
Kevin Orango: “It is a community fault that promotes girls who earn 'making money' that way as the only option. If university funding was supposed to be, such cases would be reduced.”
@Abalakinyuaaa: “This woman was very honest and what she said was just the truth. Fast, enjoy the lives of young people leading to many girls dying.”
VERAL IVY: “Everyone is looking for money even himself. Is that a ticket of death?”
Muiku Mwaura: “Internal humiliation … A very careless statement comes at a time when you hear a woman killed by others even by their husbands.”
Additionally, Wendot added that the killing of women is often the result of financial dependency, saying that women who do not have economic freedom are at greater risk of abuse.
“The killing of women is brought about by dependency,” Wendot explained.
“If girls could have economic ability, they would not rely on another gender.”
What plan does Wendot have to deal with sexual harassment?
In a way to handle gender -based violence, the nominee promised to engage community leaders through churches, councils and county councils to encourage the solutions to the countryside.
“Sexual violence is caused by a patriarchal system. To be able to overcome this bad behavior in society, we have to involve community leaders,” said Wendot
Similarly religious leaders in mosques and churches will play an important role in fighting evil acts.
Wendot also vowed to ensure that gender committees are placed in police stations across the country, and dealt with male or female officers according to the needs of the survivors.
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Wendot was nominated by the President William Ruto become a new minister of service in the Ministry of Culture, Arts and Heritage awaiting verification and approval by the National Assembly.
He is the widow of former Baringo Senator William Cheptumo who died on February 16, in which President Ruto promised to respect his inheritance.
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