The Kirinyaga underwear dispute centres on contested links to NGAAF and Senator James Kamau Murango.
The Kirinyaga leaders deny involvement in the branded underwear and have given broadcasters 24 hours to retract reports, apologise and remove disputed content.
Kirinyaga Woman Representative Jane Njeri Maina and Senator James Kamau Murango have demanded retractions over reports linking them to branded underwear.
The underwear reportedly carried “NGAAF” and “Gov Kamau Murango 2027” inscriptions.
Both leaders deny procuring, financing or distributing the items.
Through their lawyers, they have given several broadcasters 24 hours to withdraw the reports and delete related posts.
The lawyers warned that failure to comply could trigger legal action.
Leaders Deny Misusing NGAAF Funds
Maina’s lawyers rejected suggestions that she approved or participated in any misuse of National Government Affirmative Action Fund resources.
They argued that linking her office to the reports could imply she worked with Murango to misuse public funds.
Her lawyers maintained that there was no factual basis for such an allegation.
Murango also denied any involvement in procuring or distributing the underwear.
He further denied receiving, controlling or spending NGAAF funds on the items.
The senator also rejected claims that he authorised the use of his name on the underwear.
Lawyers Demand Retraction and Apology
The demands appear in letters dated September 24, 2026, issued by Sakimpa & Partners Advocates.
The lawyers accused the broadcasters of publishing allegations without giving their clients an opportunity to respond.
They cited the Code of Conduct for Media Practice, 2025, which requires verification of allegations and a right of reply.
The letters demand prominent retractions, public apologies and removal of the disputed content.
They also seek written admissions of liability and an opportunity for the leaders to respond publicly.
Dispute Centres on Underwear Branding
The controversy followed television reports showing underwear allegedly distributed in Kirinyaga.
Some reports linked the items to Murango’s political ambitions and referenced Maina’s NGAAF office.
Residents were reportedly shown displaying the underwear during protests over the alleged distribution.
However, the leaders’ lawyers argue that branding alone does not establish who bought, funded or distributed the items.
They say the reports wrongly connected their clients to alleged misuse of public resources.
Legal Action Threatened
The lawyers said their clients could pursue complaints before the Media Complaints Commission if the demands are ignored.
They also threatened civil proceedings seeking damages, interest and legal costs.
The letters represent threatened legal action and do not confirm that court proceedings have already been filed.
The broadcasters had not publicly responded to the demand letters by the time of reporting.
