Speaking on Wednesday, April 8, during a radio interview, Omanga said she turned down a position at the Nairobi Rivers Commission after carefully reviewing its responsibilities.
According to her, the role conflicted with her personal values and would have required her to take part in actions that negatively affect ordinary Kenyans.
She claimed that the commission is closely linked to ongoing demolitions in Nairobi, including the destruction of informal settlements and small businesses.
Omanga argued that such operations mainly target low-income earners, leaving many families without homes or sources of income.
“Kazi nilipewa ilikuwa ya kuwaumiza Wakenya, na mimi niliikataa,” she said, explaining that she could not accept a position that she believed would harm vulnerable citizens.
Beyond rejecting the job offer, Omanga also criticised the government’s Affordable Housing Programme.
She questioned whether the initiative is truly affordable, arguing that many of the houses being built are sold at high prices beyond the reach of ordinary Kenyans.
According to her, it is unfair for the government to demolish homes belonging to low-income families and then construct housing units that those same people cannot afford.
According to her, it is unfair for the government to demolish homes belonging to low-income families and then construct housing units that those same people cannot afford.
She described the situation as contradictory and raised concerns about fairness in the implementation of development projects.
Omanga further questioned how the housing programme is funded and managed. She pointed out that land used for the projects is often provided by county governments, while workers also contribute through mandatory deductions from their salaries. Despite this, she claimed the houses are still sold at commercial rates.
“Itakuwaje shamba ni bure na wafanyakazi wanakatwa pesa, halafu nyumba zinauzwa tena?” she posed, calling for greater transparency and accountability.
Her remarks come shortly after her political shift from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), a party associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Since her move, Omanga has become increasingly vocal in criticising the government.
She also accused President Ruto of failing to fulfil promises made to women ahead of the 2022 General Election.
Omanga further questioned how the housing programme is funded and managed. She pointed out that land used for the projects is often provided by county governments, while workers also contribute through mandatory deductions from their salaries. Despite this, she claimed the houses are still sold at commercial rates.
“Itakuwaje shamba ni bure na wafanyakazi wanakatwa pesa, halafu nyumba zinauzwa tena?” she posed, calling for greater transparency and accountability.
Her remarks come shortly after her political shift from the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) to the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP), a party associated with former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. Since her move, Omanga has become increasingly vocal in criticising the government.
She also accused President Ruto of failing to fulfil promises made to women ahead of the 2022 General Election.
According to Omanga, a women’s charter signed during the campaign period promised equal gender representation in government, as well as social support programmes.
Among the pledges she highlighted were free sanitary towels for schoolgirls and additional support for mothers, including free maternal healthcare services. However, she claimed that many of these promises have not been implemented.
Omanga also criticised the removal of the Linda Mama programme, which had allowed women to give birth in public hospitals at no cost during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration.
She argued that scrapping such initiatives has made life more difficult for many women, especially those who rely on public healthcare services.
Her statements have sparked debate, raising fresh questions about government policies, accountability, and whether key promises made to Kenyans are being fulfilled.
Among the pledges she highlighted were free sanitary towels for schoolgirls and additional support for mothers, including free maternal healthcare services. However, she claimed that many of these promises have not been implemented.
Omanga also criticised the removal of the Linda Mama programme, which had allowed women to give birth in public hospitals at no cost during former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration.
She argued that scrapping such initiatives has made life more difficult for many women, especially those who rely on public healthcare services.
Her statements have sparked debate, raising fresh questions about government policies, accountability, and whether key promises made to Kenyans are being fulfilled.
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