"Just A Female Version Of Kahiga" Wanga Faces Fierce Backlash After Being Spotted at The Late Raila's Bondo Home Alongside SK Macharia

Governor Gladys Wanga is facing a fierce and unexpected backlash from the public after she was spotted at the late Raila Odinga's family home in Kang'o Kajaramogi.

The governor was photographed alongside Royal Media Services Chairman SK Macharia, who was leading a delegation to pay their respects.

A post by Citizen TV Kenya capturing the moment went viral, but not for the intended reason.

Instead of focusing on the act of condolence, hundreds of Kenyans took to the comments section to express their strong disapproval of the Homa Bay governor's presence in Bondo, turning a sombre visit into a public relations crisis for the politician.

The Homa Bay Governor was met with a torrent of hostile comments, with many demanding she leave the Odinga homestead immediately.

The public sentiment was starkly captured by one user, Lynder Odero, who bluntly wrote, "Wanga punguza kiherehere, go back to your house."

This call for her to return to her own county was a recurring theme, with countless others questioning her motives.

Comments like, "What is Wanga still doing at Kang'o Kajaramogi?" and "Gladys Kahiga Wanga anafanya nini huko?" ("What is Gladys Kahiga Wanga doing there?") flooded the post, indicating a deep-seated frustration with her continued presence in Siaya.

Governor Wanga also endured sharp political attacks, with critics drawing unflattering comparisons to other controversial figures.

Several users labelled her the "female version of kahiga," linking her to the Nyeri Governor known for his divisive politics.

This comparison suggests a growing public perception of her as a polarizing leader.

The criticism escalated further, with another commenter calling her an "enemy of peace in this country," accusing her of using the mourning period for political theatrics.

These personal and political attacks highlight the intensity of the public's reaction to her visit.

The ODM's Governor supporters offered a cultural defence for her presence, with one user explaining that, according to tradition, "the family needs company after the burial coz that's when the real mourning starts." However, this lone voice of reason was largely drowned out by the overwhelming wave of criticism.

Despite the potential for a culturally appropriate justification, the court of public opinion has delivered a harsh verdict, firmly placing Governor Wanga at the centre of a political storm for simply being present where many felt she did not belong.