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Rev Roy Kiamah, the Bishop alleged that Public Service and Gender Cabinet Secretary Aisha Jumwa Katana is a witch (mrogi) has two been given days to retract his statement or be sued for defamation.
Through Lawyer Danstan Omari, Aisha has written a demand letter to Pastor Kiama demanding a written apology for his remarks.
Omari said the utterances not only lowered his client’s reputation but also showed that the man of God does not respect women.
“It’s clear you made various spurious averments touching on our client’s character and it can only be construed as reeking of malice since the same was not followed by any evidence,
He said the CS stands to suffer irreparable loss and damage to her personal and professional reputation.
“She is a mother of two children who are looking up to her and defaming her reputation before her children is unfair and uncalled for,” the letter reads.
Failure to which they have instructions to move to court and file a defamation case against the pastor.
“For the avoidance of any doubt, our client reserves the right to refuse any retraction or apology should such retraction and apology be demanded unsatisfactory and contrary to the requirements stated above,” the letter said.
Omari said Jumwa holds a very sensitive position in the government, especially when it comes to issues of gender equality and women empowerment.
