When she refused to shake President Uhuru's hand in Garissa, the internet went nuts.

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There are those who hailed her gesture and those who took offence and piled on her.

The million-dollar question is, why did Rehema Dida, Isiolo Women Rep turn down the honour of shaking the commander-in-chief's hand.

Here are the possible reasons:

Women in preparation for prayer are obligated by Islam not to touch a member of the opposite sex.

This is in a bid to maintain purity ahead of communication with Allah, the Creator.

Muslim women are expected not to touch men who are not their husbands.

This is because touching men who are not their husbands might result in adultery.

Those are the possible reasons why she unwittingly embarrassed the president.

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