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Mumbi Ngaru: I know all about the kitchen politics of Kenya

Mumbi Ngaru, 53, has been in the limelight because of her ability to go against the current in the political scene, and she has paid a big price for it. However, she has come out headstrong and is not about to leave politics. She spoke to NJOKI CHEGE

I call Prime Minister Raila Odinga ‘brother’ while he calls me Nyar-okuyu or ‘girl from Kikuyuland’, which I think is okay. I believe in his dream and vision for Kenya. We are close to a level where I am able to speak my mind with him.

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