NAIROBI, Kenya — Suba North Member of Parliament (MP) Millie Odhiambo has spoken out against gender-based violence (GBV), urging the public to reject violence as a response to personal conflicts.
In a statement posted on her Facebook page on Monday, March 23, 2026, Odhiambo referenced a recent attack that left a woman hospitalized, stressing that violence is never an acceptable solution. She noted that while GBV affects both men and women, women are disproportionately impacted.
“Say no to gender-based violence. Gender-based violence affects both men and women, but women are disproportionately affected. The fact that there is an alleged morality issue does not excuse violence,” she said.
Odhiambo further advised those experiencing personal setbacks in relationships to accept the situation and move on, rather than resorting to violent acts that could harm others and lead to legal consequences.
“Ukiachwa, accept and move on. Should it be true that a married man was involved, he may lose his freedom and his job and cause stigma to his children and wife [that he has already brought into the public limelight unfairly]. Violence is never a solution,” the lawmaker added.
Her comments come shortly after a shocking incident in Nairobi’s Ngong area, where a young woman, Mary Clare, was attacked with a chemical substance suspected to be acid. The assault, captured and widely shared on social media, left Clare fighting for her life at Kenyatta National Hospital.
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Eyewitnesses reported that the attack involved two assailants. One cornered Clare as she was returning home and splashed the liquid on her before attempting to flee to a waiting accomplice on a motorbike. The chemical caused severe burns and damaged her clothing.
However, bystanders intervened, preventing the attacker from escaping. The crowd restrained and beat him until police arrived, taking him into custody at Kibra Police Station. Investigations are ongoing, with at least one person of interest detained.
Odhiambo’s intervention underscores growing concern over GBV in Kenya and the urgent need for societal awareness, legal accountability, and protective measures to prevent such attacks.
