Kenyan nominated senator Karen Nyamu has drawn attention online after a video of her sucking her thumb during a Senate sitting surfaced.
The footage, recorded during the Senate session on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, shows Nyamu seated in the chamber while using her mobile phone.
Moments later, she appears to put her thumb in her mouth, prompting reactions from social media users.
Some found the unusual moment amusing, while others questioned whether the act was appropriate during an official parliamentary proceeding.
The video has since gone viral online.
Watch the video here.
