Belgut MP Nelson Koech has disclosed what it is like to work in the National Assembly with his mother-in-law.
The youthful legislator, who is married to Bomet East MP Beatrice Kones' daughter, explained that it has not been a smooth ride since he has to observe Kalenjin customary laws.
On some occasions, Koech has been forced to book a different hotel because he respects her space.
"It is very tricky, especially from my traditional Kalenjin man. We tend to have a lot of respect for the mother in law, so much so that you are not allowed to visit her often but for me, we always bump into each other whenever there is tension,” Koech explained.
He went on to add that his female colleagues often assist him to avoid awkward moments with his mother-in-law.
They ensure that Kones is away from Parliament when he wants to raise contentious issues and alert him if they are discussing topics which can make him uncomfortable.
“Whenever we are in Parliament, we work very well. I will contribute on the floor of the house and she will do the same.
"But sometimes whenever I want to say something controversial, I will have my female colleagues keep her out to allow me to say something crazy. They also text me if they are discussing their own things, say in the restaurant area, so I can keep off,” he added.
Kones vied against her son in the last General Election making it hard for Koech to decide if he should support his mother-in-law or brother-in-law.
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