The Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) has condemned viral remarks made by Pastor Ng’ang’a
In a statement issued on Monday by KEWOPA chairperson Lilian Sankaire, the group termed the remarks as harmful and insensitive.
”KEWOPA condemns in the strongest terms the recent remarks by Pastor Ng’ang’a trivializing rape and demeaning women. As a society, we must uphold the dignity and respect of all individuals, especially at a time when gender-based violence (GBV) is on the rise in Kenya,” KEWOPA stated.
“Such statements are not only harmful and insensitive but also undermine the ongoing fight against GBV and its devastating impact on survivors and their families,” it added.
KEWOPA therefore demanded that Pastor Ng’ang’a issue an unreserved public apology following his controversial remarks on women’s issues.
They stated, ”KEWOPA calls on Pastor Ng’ang’a to issue an unreserved apology to survivors of sexual violence and the women of Kenya. We also urge all leaders, organizations, and communities to stand united in the fight against GBV by promoting awareness, supporting survivors, and holding perpetrators accountable,”
“Rape is not a subject for jest or mockery. It is a heinous crime that leaves survivors with lifelong emotional, psychological, and physical scars. Such reckless and insensitive statements not only undermine the pain of survivors but also perpetuate harmful stereotypes that normalize GBV in our communities,” KEWOPA added.
The follows statements made by pastor Ng’ang’a linking certain types of dressing and makeup by women to rape.
The clip has since gone viral on social media, with Kenyans expressing outrage over the preacher’s statement.