Millie Odhiambo Fires Back at Critics over Viral Dance Allegedly Prompted by Farouk Kibet
- MP Millie Odhiambo's public display at a political event triggered mixed reactions from citizens and sparked a national conversation
- A viral moment captured in videos drew both criticism and praise, revealing deeper issues around gender and leadership in politics
- She issued a bold response to public backlash, underscoring her defiance and unwavering stance amid growing scrutiny
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Nancy Odindo, a TUKO.co.ke journalist, has over four years of experience covering Kenyan politics, news, and features for digital and print media.
Suba North MP Millie Odhiambo has hit back at critics after a video of her energetically dancing at a public event went viral, drawing mixed reactions across the country.
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The incident occurred on Saturday, July 27, during an empowerment forum where President William Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet, introduced her to a charged crowd.
As Odhiambo took the stage, she broke into animated dance moves to a Luo song, drawing loud cheers from attendees.
However, the moment sparked public outcry, with many Kenyans accusing Kibet of objectifying female leaders and reducing them to spectacles rather than treating them as political figures.
Will Millie Odhiambo continue dancing?
In response, Odhiambo dismissed the criticism in her signature unapologetic style.
"I will dance anywhere and everywhere, prompted or not prompted. Dancing is in my DNA and will not stop even in death omera," she declared in a statement.
She mockingly urged anyone offended by her performance to report her to the police.
"If you are aggrieved, report me to the police," she advised.
The MP’s defiant response also went viral, reigniting debate over the role and portrayal of women in politics, with supporters applauding her confidence and critics accusing her of trivialising leadership.
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How did Kenyans comment on Millie Odhiambo's reaction?
PK Pauline Favoured
"When you're a leader, you're not only accountable to yourself but to the people as well... You not only represent yourself, but the people, too. Sasa, if your people are not impressed by your actions, the best is not to tell us to report you to the police. The best is to sit back and see why the people don't endorse your actions. If you feel you're right and your actions are legitimate, let the people know that you're actually on the right path."
Malenye Daga Agutu
"You keep on dancing! We didn't elect dancers but an honourable representative. How I wish you could dance to he music in support of free education that's being stopped."
Nick Koech Tinget
"Keep dancing, Millie. After all, dancing is a form of therapy. Don’t let anyone stop you from shaking what your mama gave you!"
Geoffrey Aduda
"Mwesh, it's not about dancing; it's about the principles you have stood for and fought for many years. Some of us have been very proud of what you have done for our girl child and the support for the young boys. What we said yesterday doesn't represent the struggle."
Job The Social Worker
"They want to politicise even the dancing. I know you dance like a bad gal herself. I saw you dancing 'anguka nayo' ama niwatumie video?"
Koech Koech
"When the master says it's time to dance, then you must dance. I wonder why people are angry about what the puppet master can do to its puppet."
The controversy also brought renewed scrutiny on Kibet, who has previously faced backlash for making objectifying comments about nominated MP Sabina Chege.
Did Farouk Kibet undermine Western leaders?
In other news, Saboti MP Caleb Amisi accused Kibet of being deployed to the Western region to politically undermine local leaders, including ODM secretary general Edwin Sifuna, MPs Wanami Wamboka, Majimbo Kalasinga, and himself.
Amisi claimed that Kibet’s presence in the region is a calculated move to weaken the influence of key Western politicians.
He emphasised that the Luhya community does not lack capable leadership and warned outsiders against attempting to impose external political agendas.
He further stated that while financial incentives may be offered, they will not sway the region’s resolve, insisting that Western leaders must be respected.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
