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Muthoni Marubu says she was almost sexually harassed for backing Ruto

By The Standard January 05, 2026

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Muthoni Marubu says she was almost sexually harassed for backing Ruto

Lamu County MP Muthoni Marubu has condemned what she termed attempts of sexual assault against her for holding divergent political views, despite the democratic space in the country.Marubu on Saturday found herself on the receiving end in Murang’a as shefaced the wrath of goonsfor declaring her support for President William Ruto’s re-election and has now narrated her experience, which she says left her shaken and nauseated.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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Marubu on Saturday found herself on the receiving end in Murang’a as shefaced the wrath of goonsfor declaring her support for President William Ruto’s re-election and has now narrated her experience, which she says left her shaken and nauseated.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekUncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive accessSupport Bold JournalismUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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