Kenya: ‘I Choose Forgiveness,’ Wanga Says As She Calls for Respect for Women in Leadership in Letter to Orengo

Kisumu — Homabay Governor Gladys Wanga has written an emotional open letter to her Siaya counterpart James Orengo, calling for reflection, dignity, and respect for women in leadership following remarks she said deeply hurt and humiliated her.

In the strongly worded letter titled “Reflection, Dignity, and the Place of Women in Our Public Life,” Wanga said she was speaking in her personal capacity as a woman, mother, wife, and leader navigating spaces historically dominated by men.

“I write this…