Penina Maronza failed to impress Kenyans during screening as tourism CS candidate

• Sitting on a panel chaired by Moses Wetangula, Penina Maronza is the Cabinet’s candidate for Tourism and Wildlife.
• Maronza struggled to answer questions from committee members during the session
• Her performance failed to impress many Kenyans on social media. They suggested that Maronza would not perform well in the ministry if approved.

On Wednesday 19 October, Tourism Minister Candidate Penina Maronza appeared before the National Assembly’s Appointment Committee to be scrutinized.

She said in opening remarks to a committee headed by Moses Wetang’ula that she was worth 300 million KSh.

The Tourism CS candidate faced tough questions, from her property to how she plans to revive the country’s tourism sector.

At one point, Kimani Ichungwa, the majority leader of the National Assembly, questioned how he determined the value of the land he expected to sell in 2026 at KSh 50 million.

read also

Pastor KN Jacob Faces Backlash After Denying William Ruto’s CS Candidate: ‘It’s Reckless’

In her response, she argued that the amount was a personal estimate due to her experience in the land business.

“I’ve invested all my time in land, so I have a little land. This is a personal confession I predicted after being in business for a while.” Maronza answered Ichung’wah.

However, her way of answering questions made some Kenyans question whether she was suitable for the job at hand.

Those who commented on her response said they lacked a clear understanding of the issues affecting the ministry for which she was named secretary.

Comments from a Kenyan on the judging of Penina Maronza

TUKO.co.ke see some of Kenyan comments About Maronza’s presentation.

Ruth

‘Penina Maronza is in the wrong place or not ready enough’

read also

Manji wa Kibera goes out into the street with a placard to ask for Peter Sarasha’s hand in marriage: ‘Marry me’

Kogou

“This Penina Maronza can’t be a CS Big Miss by Doyen. Weak character, fell out with governor when she was deputy, walks naked while doing politics against him I was even threatened.”

Tea Ndung

“Mrs. Penina Maronza gives us the heat.”

Dr. Jeff K.

“Peninah Malonza naye kinda ni kama ako nje about Tourism. Wangeachia Balala hiyo position is that this woman is not very well as that doket. It all depends on how she defends her question.”

Chris Sambu

“Penina Maronza has lost it. She is completely out of this interview. Maronza has no basic facts about the ministry to which she was appointed.”

Aisha Jumwa was praised for her good English

Unlike Maronza, public service and gender cabinet secretary candidate Aisha Jamwa was praised by flamboyant lawyer Donald Kipkoril for expressing herself in fluent English during the review.

In a statement, Kipkorir recalled Jamwa’s difficulty composing words in English years ago.

read also

George Wajakoya talks to Bihiga students in casual attire and provokes reactions

Over the years, the former Malindi parliamentarian appeared to have learned some vocabulary that she practiced during a scrutiny before the parliamentary appointments committee on Tuesday, Oct. 18, according to Kipkorir.

“To tell the truth, Aisha Jamwa has established herself. A few years ago she couldn’t form words in English. Today she speaks basic English yet eloquently and I learned words such as “a dignified silence.” Many have had the opportunity. She never went back on scholarship. Aisha does,” Kipkorir said.

Source: TUKO.co.ke