The Speaker of the County Assembly of Nairobi, Ken Ng’ondi, has publicly apologized to the Muslim community following a viral video that allegedly depicted him pressuring a nominated Member of the County Assembly (MCA) to greet him.
Ng’ondi clarified that the video circulating online has been taken out of context, leading to distress within his family. He expressed regret and extended his apologies to the family of the MCA and the wider Muslim community for any offense caused.
The video, reportedly filmed at a birthday celebration, shows the Speaker insisting on exchanging greetings and hugging the female legislator.
In response to the incident, Ng’ondi took proactive steps to engage with various Muslim groups, including the Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (Supkem), to address the matter. He expressed appreciation for their leadership and collaboration in resolving the issue.
“I had to make arrangements and made a request to be facilitated by the Muslim organisation so that I’m able to exonerate myself and to sincerely apologise to the family of Abbey who happens to be the father of Hon Fatuma Abdullahi who is a member of the county assembly of Nairobi. My actions have brought a lot of unrest within my family,” he said on Thursday.
