Kenyan politics has always been a contact sport, but it has now descended into the sewer. Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has moved to court to sue former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria, accusing him of a "calculated campaign" to destroy her reputation with vile, unfounded allegations about her husband’s death.

The lawsuit stems from a series of explosive posts on X (formerly Twitter), where Kuria, known for his loose tongue, alleged that Kihara "infected" her late husband with a disease that led to his death. The sheer malice of the attack has united women leaders across the divide, with the Kenya Women Parliamentary Association (KEWOPA) demanding Kuria’s immediate arrest for hate speech and online violence.

A New Low

"This is not politics; this is witchcraft," Kihara told supporters in Naivasha. "To use the memory of my late husband to settle political scores is the height of evil." The court papers describe Kuria’s remarks as "dehumanizing, misogynistic, and intended to cause maximum psychological harm."

• The Pattern: This is not Kuria’s first rodeo. The controversial politician has a history of making incendiary remarks that border on incitement. Critics argue he thrives on chaos, using shock value to stay relevant. But this time, he may have crossed a line that the law cannot ignore.
• The Gender Card: KEWOPA warns that such attacks are designed to silence women in leadership. "If they can't beat you on policy, they attack your sexuality and your family," said a KEWOPA spokesperson.

The Showdown

As the legal papers are served, the political fallout is spreading. Kuria has remained defiant, posting cryptic messages about "truth." But Kihara is not backing down. This case is set to be a landmark test of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. Can a politician tweet their way into jail? [...](asc_slot://start-slot-17)We are about to find out.