Julie Gichuru’s comment about Githurai matatu crew set to be hanged for stripping lady sparks Twitter war

The sentencing of three Githurai matatu crew accused of stripping and robbing a female passenger has thrilled feminists even as most men complain the ruling was harsh.

Nicholas Mwangi (bus driver), and two conductors Meshack Mwangi and Edward Ndung’u were found guilty of the robbery with violence and assault.

The three committed the offense in September 2014, the incident was caught on camera sparking public uproar in Kenya and outside the country.

Julie Gichuru commended the Nairobi Chief Magistrate Francis Andayi for sentencing the three men to death. She said the ruling sends a strong message in the protection of women and girls in Kenya.

“Powerful ruling, robbery w/ violence/sexual assault, Githurai 3 sentenced to death. Strong message on protection of women & girls in Kenya,” Julie Gichuru tweeted.

Critics were quick to condemn her for championing justice for women and girls while she remained mum about women who were chopping men’s private parts.

See the reactions to Julie’s tweet below: