Karen Nyamu during a previous social media interaction online.
Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has faced renewed public scrutiny after telling a Nairobi crowd, “I don’t care,” during a heated event. The remark came as sections of the audience heckled her with “Wantam” chants at the N.E.W. endometriosis awareness event.
Nyamu was speaking at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre on Sunday, September 27. The reaction has since sparked discussion about her political plans in Nairobi ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Nyamu has publicly expressed interest in contesting the Nairobi Woman Representative seat. She is among several politicians linked to the race.
Nyamu Responds to Heckling
According to reports from the event, sections of the crowd interrupted Nyamu as she addressed attendees.
However, she continued with her remarks and discussed her efforts to push endometriosis issues in Parliament. “I’m not here for politics,” Nyamu said while responding to the reaction. She added that she knew the crowd and did not care about the heckling.
Later, Nyamu said she had expected some criticism because activist Eric Omondi was involved in the event. She also said she chose to attend despite the possibility of heckling because she wanted to engage women affected by endometriosis.
Nairobi Woman Rep Bid
Nyamu has signalled her intention to seek the Nairobi Woman Representative seat in 2027. In a report back in June, she was among the prominent politicians positioning themselves for the contest. The race has also attracted Nominated Senator Tabitha Mutinda and former Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga.
Additionally, ODM Nominated Senator Crystal Asige and other potential aspirants have been linked to the contest. The political landscape has also shifted after incumbent Esther Passaris announced plans to defend her seat in 2027.
‘I Don’t Care’ Remark Draws Attention
Nyamu’s response has now become part of the wider conversation around her Nairobi political ambitions.
Criticism of the remark has focused on how voters and political audiences interpret her response to public heckling.
However, the reported “I don’t care” comment came specifically in response to the heckling at the event. It was not a statement that she does not care about Nairobi voters.
Meanwhile, Nyamu has continued presenting her parliamentary work on endometriosis as an issue she intends to pursue. She said she had given notice in the Senate on September 10 to introduce a motion addressing the condition.
Nairobi Race Takes Shape
The Nairobi Woman Representative contest is already attracting several established political figures. Nyamu’s bid is therefore developing alongside competing ambitions from politicians across different parties and political networks.
For now, her candidacy remains an intention rather than an IEBC-certified nomination. The 2027 General Election will determine who eventually occupies the Nairobi Woman Representative seat.
