Ugunja Women Cry Foul After MP Appointments Snub Them Despite Campaign Support

Discontent is growing in Ugunja Constituency following a controversial list of appointments by area Member of Parliament Moses, with residents accusing him of sidelining women who were instrumental in securing his election victory.

According to local accounts, Moses allegedly rose to power largely through the support of women voters, many of whom were mobilized and reportedly influenced by a close relative of Moses, who is also a former Member of Parliament for Ugunja.

These women reportedly voted in good faith, believing their support would be rewarded with fair representation and inclusion in leadership.

That promise now appears hollow.

Out of a total of 28 appointments, only two women were selected, triggering outrage across the constituency.

Critics allege that even these two appointments went to individuals either related to the MP or closely linked to his inner circle, raising serious questions about merit and fairness.

Many women who actively campaigned for Moses now say they feel used and abandoned, with no recognition or opportunity after the elections.

Allegations of Imposed Leadership and Political Convenience

The controversy has also revived claims that Moses was never the preferred choice of the people but rather a candidate allegedly imposed through political influence.

Sources within local political circles claim that senior politician Opiyo Wandayi pushed Moses into the race to secure a political fallback plan for 2027, should Wandayi lose his position in government.

Critics argue that this alleged political arrangement explains what they describe as Moses’s lack of independence, weak leadership, and failure to prioritize the interests of Ugunja residents, particularly women.

Some men in the constituency have responded bluntly, warning that selling or trading votes is one of the greatest mistakes voters can make, especially when such decisions result in leaders who lack accountability and competence.

Residents now say the appointments list is proof of the dangers of forced leadership and political entitlement.

Calls for accountability, transparency, and gender balance continue to grow, with many demanding answers from the MP.

As pressure mounts, the anger among the people of Ugunja, especially women, is becoming impossible to ignore.

Ugunja MP Moses during his swearing-in ceremony at Parliament amid growing backlash over alleged exclusion of women in key constituency appointments.

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