An argument broke out at the funeral of Anne Nanyama on Friday. She was the mother of Moses Wetang'ula, who was the speaker of Kenya's parliament. The leaders there fought about the recent kidnappings in Kenya.
Kimani Ichung'wah, the majority leader in parliament, got very angry. He yelled at George Natembeya, the governor of Trans Nzoia County. This happened after Natembeya disagreed with something Francis Atwoli said. Atwoli is the leader of the main workers' union in Kenya.
"If you know about kidnappings, tell the police," Ichung'wah told Natembeya. "Don't come here and shout at Atwoli."
Ichung'wah said Natembeya used to work for the government. He said that the government was also blamed for kidnappings and killings. Later, Ichung'wah said sorry for his outburst.
Many important people attended the funeral. President William Ruto was present, as were other governors and parliament members.
Atwoli said parents must teach children to act right. He said they should not misuse social media. "We must respect the president," he added.
Atwoli also said something surprising. He claimed some young people hide and say they were kidnapped. He said they do this to get money from certain groups.
Natembeya strongly disagreed with this. He said it was very sad for a leader to say such things. "Our children are going missing and being killed," he stated.
But Ichung'wah defended Atwoli. He said Atwoli is a respected elder who would not lie.
Ichung'wah told Natembeya not to be arrogant just because he was a governor. He said he had seen Natembeya attack Wetang'ula at other funerals.
The funeral turned tense because of this argument. It shows how strongly many Kenyans feel about the recent wave of mysterious disappearances in the country.
Kimani Ichung'wah, the majority leader in parliament, got very angry. He yelled at George Natembeya, the governor of Trans Nzoia County. This happened after Natembeya disagreed with something Francis Atwoli said. Atwoli is the leader of the main workers' union in Kenya.
"If you know about kidnappings, tell the police," Ichung'wah told Natembeya. "Don't come here and shout at Atwoli."
Ichung'wah said Natembeya used to work for the government. He said that the government was also blamed for kidnappings and killings. Later, Ichung'wah said sorry for his outburst.
Many important people attended the funeral. President William Ruto was present, as were other governors and parliament members.
Atwoli said parents must teach children to act right. He said they should not misuse social media. "We must respect the president," he added.
Atwoli also said something surprising. He claimed some young people hide and say they were kidnapped. He said they do this to get money from certain groups.
Natembeya strongly disagreed with this. He said it was very sad for a leader to say such things. "Our children are going missing and being killed," he stated.
But Ichung'wah defended Atwoli. He said Atwoli is a respected elder who would not lie.
Ichung'wah told Natembeya not to be arrogant just because he was a governor. He said he had seen Natembeya attack Wetang'ula at other funerals.
The funeral turned tense because of this argument. It shows how strongly many Kenyans feel about the recent wave of mysterious disappearances in the country.
