Reactions as Musalia Mudavadi Condoles With US Flood Victims: "See Deaths in Kenya"
- Musalia Mudavadi faced backlash after expressing condolences with Texas flood victims while remaining silent on deaths in Kenyan protests
- Kenyans took issue with his priorities, accusing him of turning a blind eye to state brutality during the deadly Saba Saba protests
- This comes as KHRC confirmed 31 deaths, over 100 injuries, and widespread violence during the July 7 protests across the country
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As deadly floods tore through parts of Texas, USA, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi found himself caught in a storm of criticism back home.
Source: UGC
He came under fire after posting a condolence message on social media, mourning the victims of the devastating floods.
Mudavadi, who also doubles as Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary, took to X to express sympathy with Americans affected by the disaster.
His post came in the wake of reports that at least 105 people had died and more than 160 were missing after heavy rains caused the Guadalupe River to overflow, sweeping through homes and summer camps.
“I extend my condolences to the families, friends, and the people of the United States who have been affected by the devastating floods in Texas,” he wrote.
He acknowledged the tragic scale of the disaster and expressed solidarity with those grieving and searching for loved ones.
Why did Kenyans react to Mudavadi with anger?
Although Mudavadi’s message seemed diplomatic and well-intentioned, it touched a nerve among Kenyans who felt his silence on local tragedies was deafening.
Many took to social media to express frustration, accusing him of ignoring the situation at home where dozens had died during recent anti-police brutality demonstrations.
His critics specifically pointed to his lack of comment on the Saba Saba protests held on July 7. The protests, driven largely by youth, were marked by deadly clashes and what rights defenders termed as disproportionate use of force by security agencies.
Source: Twitter
Reactions to Mudavadi's Texas condolence
Below are some of the reactions:
@Sam54prync:
"No mention of the 31 plus Kenyans killed this week."
@Banks_Banksg:
"You can’t find room to mourn the over 30 young lives lost right here at home, under your own watch and the regime you so loyally serve.Yet, thousands of miles away, you’re suddenly a global humanitarian."
@victor_kuloba:
"Absolutely zero Americans will see this. Have some shame!"
@ElvisChweya:
"Does it mean you not aware 31 Kenyans were killed by police on Monday! The audacity of extending condolences to Texans is ridiculous dude."
How many people were killed during Saba Saba protests?
In a related development, the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) released a report confirming the gravity of the protests' aftermath.
According to the commission, 31 people lost their lives, over 100 sustained injuries, and at least 500 others were arrested across the country. The report also documented two cases of enforced disappearances.
Witness accounts and investigations detailed how police used live bullets and tear gas on crowds, while masked individuals in unmarked vehicles reportedly carried out targeted abductions.
Human rights groups and medics flagged a pattern of violence that extended into residential areas, intensifying fears over the state’s response to civil dissent.
Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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