Cebbie Koks defends Soipan Tuya over cyberbullying & sexual attacks

At the same time, a section of women activists under the Maa Women’s Umbrella Network have condemned disrespectful language directed towards Cabinet Secretary for Defence nominee Soipan Tuya on social media.

Chairperson of the lobby, Angeline Yiamiton Siparo, said they have noted with great concern and dismay the disrespectful and inappropriate language, photos, and video clips on social media platforms, directed towards Tuya.

“As the Maa Women’s Umbrella Network, we condemn with the strongest terms possible the absolute abuse and disrespect meted towards her,” she said.

In a statement to media houses, Siparo said Tuya is an astute leader who has served in a constitutional office as the Narok County Woman MP for 10 years, a professional with a Bachelor of Laws from the University of Nairobi and a Masters of Laws from the University of Washington, USA.

She added that Tuya is a champion of the environment where she served as Cabinet Secretary for Ministry of Environment and Forestry for close to two years.

“We strongly believe in her ability to serve in the Ministry of Defence as seen fit by President William Ruto,” Siparo added.

“Her personal life is a private affair and the statements being shared repeatedly on social media amount to libel and slander.”

Siparo called upon organisations defending women’s rights to stand with them and condemn the cyberbullying towards Tuya.

She said Tuya is not only the senior-most Maa woman leader but also a national leader.