Murang'a Senator James Murango /HANDOUT
Kirinyaga Senator James Kamau Murango has denied ownership of women’s underwear campaign merchandise bearing his name and National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF).
The senator has also denied any involvement in the production or distribution of the items.
Murango, through his lawyers Sakimpa & Partners Advocates, said the video did not establish that he was behind the underwear or that he had authorised the use of his name or NGAAF branding.
In correspondence dated September 24, the lawyers said Murango neither printed, procured, bought, supplied nor distributed the underwear shown in the video.
“Our client did not print, procure, buy, supply or distribute the underwear shown in the video,” the lawyers said.
They also denied that the senator had authorised the use of his name on the items or received, controlled NGAAF funds in connection with their production or distribution.
The lawyers said the presence of Murango’s name alongside the NGAAF branding could not, on its own, be taken as evidence that he was responsible for the items.
“The mere appearance of his name and the NGAAF label on an item is no proof that he caused it to be made or distributed,” they said.
They further questioned reports based on the video, saying Murango had not been given an opportunity to respond before the allegations were published.
“Had he been approached, he would have denied any involvement and clarified the position,” the lawyers said.
The lawyers said the reports created an impression that Murango had used the identity of a public fund for political purposes.
“The suggestion that he used a public fund’s identity to promote his political ambitions is particularly damaging,” the letter states.
Murango’s lawyers have demanded the removal of the reports and related material from digital platforms and an end to further publication of the allegations.
They have also sought a correction and retraction of the reports and an opportunity for the senator to respond on the platforms where the allegations were published.
The lawyers have given the media houses 24 hours to comply, warning that they could pursue the matter before the Media Complaints Commission and through civil proceedings.
The controversy comes as Murango seeks the Kirinyaga governorship ahead of the 2027 general election.
