Speaking on Friday, Kuria said emotional violence is still violence and should never be normalised in Kenyan public life, regardless of political differences.
He described the incident as troubling and reflective of a deeper problem within the country’s political culture.
The incident occurred during the burial of the late mother of Jamleck Kamau, where Sabina Chege was allegedly subjected to public heckling and humiliation by a section of leaders and supporters aligned to rival political camps.
Kuria revealed that after learning of the incident, he personally called Sabina Chege to offer solidarity and encouragement.
The incident occurred during the burial of the late mother of Jamleck Kamau, where Sabina Chege was allegedly subjected to public heckling and humiliation by a section of leaders and supporters aligned to rival political camps.
Kuria revealed that after learning of the incident, he personally called Sabina Chege to offer solidarity and encouragement.
He said no leader, especially a woman, should be emotionally abused or demeaned while performing public or personal duties.
According to Kuria, Sabina informed him that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i later reached out to her to apologise, distancing himself from the actions of a DCP-aligned brigade accused of orchestrating the humiliation.
Kuria praised Matiang’i for what he termed a rare but necessary show of leadership, stating that apologising and rejecting emotional violence demonstrated maturity and respect for human dignity in politics.
The former Gatundu South MP said the episode had re-energised his belief in the nation, noting that Kenya can still rise above toxic politics if leaders choose empathy over intimidation.
The incident has reignited conversations around the treatment of women in politics, with civil society groups and leaders calling for respect, decorum, and accountability during public events, including funerals.
Political analysts say the burial incident reflects rising intolerance as succession politics intensify, warning that unchecked hostility risks normalising abuse and eroding democratic values.
According to Kuria, Sabina informed him that former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i later reached out to her to apologise, distancing himself from the actions of a DCP-aligned brigade accused of orchestrating the humiliation.
Kuria praised Matiang’i for what he termed a rare but necessary show of leadership, stating that apologising and rejecting emotional violence demonstrated maturity and respect for human dignity in politics.
The former Gatundu South MP said the episode had re-energised his belief in the nation, noting that Kenya can still rise above toxic politics if leaders choose empathy over intimidation.
The incident has reignited conversations around the treatment of women in politics, with civil society groups and leaders calling for respect, decorum, and accountability during public events, including funerals.
Political analysts say the burial incident reflects rising intolerance as succession politics intensify, warning that unchecked hostility risks normalising abuse and eroding democratic values.
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