Francis Atwoli, the leader of Kenya's main labor union, made a surprising claim. He said some Kenyans pretend to be kidnapped to get money from organizations.
Atwoli said he knows about such cases because he has connections all over the world. He also said parents should teach children to be respectful and not misuse social media.
"Your rights should not interfere with the rights of others," Atwoli said. "We must respect the president's office."
He spoke at the funeral of Moses Wetang'ula's mother. Wetang'ula is the speaker of Kenya's parliament, and his brother Tim Wanyonyi is also a member of parliament.
Many important people attended the funeral. President William Ruto was present, as were several ministers, governors, and other officials.
Many speakers talked about the recent kidnappings in Kenya. Some defended the government. Others criticized it.
Amason Kingi is the speaker of Kenya's senate. He has said Kenyans should criticize the government fairly and warn against personal attacks.
Kingi said Kenya has laws about behavior, including on social media. He said those who break the law should be punished.
But George Natembeya disagreed with Atwoli. Natembeya is the governor of Trans Nzoia County.
"It's unfortunate for a leader to say people are kidnapping and killing themselves," Natembeya said. "Our children are going missing and being killed. That's the truth."
Unknown people have recently taken several Kenyans. They were picked up in different parts of the country, and no one knows where they are.
On Monday, some Kenyans protested. They demanded the release of those who were taken. But no one has been freed yet.
The issue of kidnappings is a serious one in Kenya right now. It has many people worried and upset. They want answers from the government about what is happening.
Atwoli said he knows about such cases because he has connections all over the world. He also said parents should teach children to be respectful and not misuse social media.
"Your rights should not interfere with the rights of others," Atwoli said. "We must respect the president's office."
He spoke at the funeral of Moses Wetang'ula's mother. Wetang'ula is the speaker of Kenya's parliament, and his brother Tim Wanyonyi is also a member of parliament.
Many important people attended the funeral. President William Ruto was present, as were several ministers, governors, and other officials.
Many speakers talked about the recent kidnappings in Kenya. Some defended the government. Others criticized it.
Amason Kingi is the speaker of Kenya's senate. He has said Kenyans should criticize the government fairly and warn against personal attacks.
Kingi said Kenya has laws about behavior, including on social media. He said those who break the law should be punished.
But George Natembeya disagreed with Atwoli. Natembeya is the governor of Trans Nzoia County.
"It's unfortunate for a leader to say people are kidnapping and killing themselves," Natembeya said. "Our children are going missing and being killed. That's the truth."
Unknown people have recently taken several Kenyans. They were picked up in different parts of the country, and no one knows where they are.
On Monday, some Kenyans protested. They demanded the release of those who were taken. But no one has been freed yet.
The issue of kidnappings is a serious one in Kenya right now. It has many people worried and upset. They want answers from the government about what is happening.
