Kenyan Senator Demands to Fly Business Class, Says Economy Section Seats too Small for Her
Nominated Senator Millicent Omanga has reportedly asked she be allowed to fly Business Class because the standard plane seat in the Economy section is "too small for her."
The Standard Digital reports that Ms Omanga allegedly wrote to the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC) making the special request but her plea was rejected during a PSC meeting on July 14th.
PSC reportedly shot down her plea after fears that accepting the frivolous request would open the gates for other MPs to make demands.
“It is true the Senator wrote a letter which the commission rejected on the grounds that we cannot give everyone who is well-endowed special treatment. This will give other MPs with different challenges to put demands on us,” a senior official at the commission told Standard Digital.
“This is the first time the commission has received such a request,” the official added.
Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye declined to comment on the matter. “It would not be in order to discuss details between the commission and the members with a third party or give ," he said.
Contacted for a comment, Senator Omanga denied writing to PSC to make the request. “I am not aware of what you are talking about,” she said when contacted.
Comments (6)
Phat chickens have to come home to Roost. Give it to her if she can Afford it.
You need to lose weight Ma'am. That weight is dangerous
She needs to lose weight.
Stupid educated leaders.Pay for yourself.Am a husler yet I fly bizness class coz I have worked for my cash n with points u save some cash paying less.
Ajabu! Mkenyareza huyu ana "kilo"nyingi. Dada Omanga anapeleka pesa zake sana kwenye kununua chakula. Kwa nini hatoi sehemu ya mshahara wake kwa watoto wengi wanaolala njaa huko Kibera?
This woman is eating food like the world is coming to an end. You’re what you eat Woman! Ridiculous, asking for a first class. You will be stinking in first class due to friction & sweat... Just stay within Kenya if your traveling means putting our country in more debts. Why do you need a special consideration? The food you eat is enough to feed few families in Kibera.