Kenyan nominated Senator Karen Nyamu has sparked online debate after a video emerged showing her sucking her thumb while using her phone during a Senate sitting.
The footage, which circulated on October 7, 2026, reportedly shows Nyamu scrolling through her phone before putting her thumb in her mouth during parliamentary proceedings held a day earlier.
The incident attracted mixed reactions on social media, with some Kenyans mocking the senator and questioning her conduct during an official sitting, while others defended her, arguing that it could be an unconscious habit.
This is not the first time Nyamu has attracted attention over the habit. In October 2024, she was similarly filmed sucking her thumb during a parliamentary session, prompting widespread jokes and criticism. She reportedly responded lightheartedly to the reactions at the time.
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The latest footage has reignited debate about the conduct of public officials during parliamentary proceedings, although some users have urged the public not to judge the senator based on a brief video clip.
