Governor Kang’ata Breaks Silence On Ethiopian Airlines Compensation Exposé
Murang’a Governor Irungu Kang’ata has replied to an allegation of fraudulent activity in the 2019 Ethiopian Airlines crash compensation case.
According to the Governor, who worked as a lawyer for some of the victims’ relatives, neither he nor the people purported to be his employees in the report shown on Wednesday benefited from the settlement.
Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata is under scrutiny
— DP 🇰🇪 (@DanChepta) May 8, 2025
Over his role in the Ethiopian Airlines crash compensation case.
Two of his former Senate staff members have revealed a scandal implicating the governor,
As alleged by NTV. pic.twitter.com/pnpUNrPnTA
Kang’ata stated that all victims, including those he personally represents, have been compensated, and no one has complained.
He maintained that the case had been properly closed and that he would continue to utilize his legal abilities to advocate for Kenyans.
“All real victims whom we represented in the United States got paid, and none has complained. None of the eight mentioned were compensated,” the Governor said.
“This is a 2019 issue that was duly closed, and all compensation relating to my clients (Kenya accident victims duly) paid.”
He added: “My senate debate on the issue did not confer any gain either to myself or purported staff. I’ll continue using my legal skills to fight for Kenyans successfully, including in the US and wherever else.”
He was the Murang’a County Senator at the time the case was brought.
Ntv/ Nation story on Boeing Case.
— Irungu Kang'ata (@HonKangata) May 8, 2025
1. All real victims whom we represented in the United States got paid, and NONE has complained. NONE OF THE EIGHT MENTIONED WERE COMPENSATED.
2. This is a 2019 issue that was duly closed, and all compensation relating to my clients (Kenya… pic.twitter.com/KjPfUznNs8
According to the exposé, some of his colleagues were registered as next of kin to people involved in the crash.
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It stated that several are currently on the Governor’s staff.
All 157 people on board the airliner died. The disaster happened shortly after departure from Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
The majority of the passengers were Kenyan.
The investigation, however, stated that there is no evidence that Kang’ata or any of the individuals in question received any remuneration from Boeing, the firm that manufactured the aircraft.
Governor Kang’ata Breaks Silence On Ethiopian Airlines Compensation Exposé
