This archive report was first published on 9 July 2019.
Kenyan football legend Mzee Joe Kadenge passed away on Sunday morning in a Nairobi hospital, prompting an outpouring of tributes and condolences from across the country.
Bungoma Senator Moses Wetangula was among those who paid their respects, tweeting, "The curtain has fallen on our football legend Joe Kadenge. His football artistry equalled modern day Thierry Henry, Christian Ronaldo, George Weah, Samuel Etoo etc. We must have a proper policy for the welfare of our sports heroes/heroines. RIP Joe."
However, Wetangula's message was met with criticism from many online, who felt that he was being hypocritical given his time in government.
"But compare the lifestyles of those whom you have mentioned and that of Joe. Does it make any sense especially now that you knew about him and knew that he needed support? As a leader, I believe you can do something better including formulating those policies and not on Twitter," tweeted @alinory_KWENA.
Others echoed similar sentiments, with @RafBiks commenting, "RIP but sir, why say now n yet you have been in government all along… Sometimes… God help," and @TitusOdero8 writing, "You were once powerful law maker, you ought to have done what you are telling us today long before the fall."
