As the world marked Mother's Day with messages of love and gratitude, the National Police Service (NPS) found itself on the receiving end of public outrage after its celebratory post was met with accusations of hypocrisy, with Kenyans questioning its silence on the pain of mothers whose sons allegedly passed away in the hands of police officers.
The backlash erupted shortly after NPS shared a tribute to mothers on its official social media pages, prompting Kenyans online to remind the service of ongoing cases of police brutality and lives lost due to police actions.
Many users called out the irony of the post, citing the grief of countless mothers still seeking justice for their slain children, with some demanding accountability instead of hollow messages.
The post, captioned, "Happy Mother's Day to all the amazing mothers who make a difference in the lives of their children, families, and communities.
