On March 10, 2019, Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET302 crashed just six minutes after takeoff from Addis Ababa! All 157 people on board, 149 passengers and 8 crew members, lost their lives in an instant. Families across 35 countries, including 32 Kenyans, were left in unimaginable pain.
Grieving families demanded justice, and lawsuits piled up against Boeing in U.S. courts. The company later admitted guilt and set aside $2.5 billion to compensate victims.
Among those fighting for justice was Irungu Kang’ata, a Kenyan lawyer and then-Senator. His law firm joined international attorneys to sue Boeing on behalf of victims’ families. But now, shocking allegations suggest Kang’ata may have betrayed these very families he promised to help! How? The story gets darker.
At first, Kang’ata seemed like a champion for the victims. His law firm worked with U.S. lawyers to demand fair compensation, refusing Boeing’s lowball $100 million offer. He even sued Kenya’s government for delaying death certificates, which families needed to claim their money. The public saw him as a fighter for justice.
But now, a bombshell investigation by NTV Kenya (aired May 7, 2025) claims Kang’ata was secretly stealing from the victims! How? By forging documents and listing fake family members to claim compensation meant for the real grieving families. Imagine losing a loved one, only to find out a politician used their name to enrich himself.
Whistleblowers, former staff from Kang’ata’s Senate office, say their names were used without their consent. One said their signature was forged on legal papers. A hidden camera even caught Kang’ata responding to questions about the scam. But so far, he hasn’t publicly denied the claims.
At first, Kang’ata seemed like a champion for the victims. His law firm worked with U.S. lawyers to demand fair compensation, refusing Boeing’s lowball $100 million offer. He even sued Kenya’s government for delaying death certificates, which families needed to claim their money. The public saw him as a fighter for justice.
But now, a bombshell investigation by NTV Kenya (aired May 7, 2025) claims Kang’ata was secretly stealing from the victims! How? By forging documents and listing fake family members to claim compensation meant for the real grieving families. Imagine losing a loved one, only to find out a politician used their name to enrich himself.
Whistleblowers, former staff from Kang’ata’s Senate office, say their names were used without their consent. One said their signature was forged on legal papers. A hidden camera even caught Kang’ata responding to questions about the scam. But so far, he hasn’t publicly denied the claims.
Kenya has seen countless corruption scandals, but exploiting a plane crash? That’s a new low. If proven, this shows how far some leaders will go to steal, even from the dead.
Boeing’s compensation process had loopholes. With victims from 35 countries, verifying family claims was tough. Crooks saw an opportunity. But the U.S. legal system is STRICT, if Kang’ata really submitted fake papers, he could face international charges.
The public is angry. Social media is on fire. However, it’s important to remember that one is innocent until proven guilty. Kang’ata deserves a chance to defend himself. The DCI must investigate fast and transparently.
If Kang’ata is guilty, he must face the full force of the law and compensate families. If he’s innocent, his name must be cleared. But either way, we need to effectively eradicate the cancer that is corruption corruption. Leaders must stop preying on the weak.
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