The Association of Muslim Lawyers has condemned Nairobi County Assembly Speaker Ken Ng'ondi after a viral video showed him forcing a Muslim woman to shake his hand and hug him.

The lawyers, in a statement issued on Tuesday afternoon, compared the Speaker's acts to sexual and physical abuse.

PHOTO | COURTESY Speaker Ken Ng'ondi 

They encouraged the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to file appropriate charges against the Speaker, describing his actions as "criminal, unethical, and immoral."

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"The Association of Muslim Lawyers vehemently condemns the despicable act by the Speaker of the Nairobi County Assembly, forcefully demanding a Muslim woman to shake his hand which amounts to sexual and physical assault,” read the statement.

PHOTO | COURTESY the incident

“Such reprehensible behavior is criminal, unethical, immoral and not only violates her religious beliefs but also constitutes a grave violation of bodily autonomy and dignity.”

They added: “We therefore urgently demand accountability and immediate commencement of criminal charges by DCI against Hon. Ken Ng'ondi for this egregious act of sexual harassment.”