Kenyans on X have sharply criticised Hanna Wendot after she shared a celebratory post marking one year since her appointment to office and disabled comments on the post.
The Cabinet Secretary posted the message on Wednesday to commemorate her first anniversary in the ministry, but the move quickly triggered backlash across social media platforms.
Many users accused the CS of remaining silent amid growing public concern over cases involving the disappearance and killing of children, as well as rising incidents of gender-based violence across the country.
Critics argued that the ministry has not been vocal enough on matters affecting women and children, with some questioning its visibility during recent high-profile cases that sparked national outrage.
Others also took issue with the decision to turn off comments, claiming it appeared to shield the CS from public accountability and criticism.
The backlash comes at a time when concerns over child safety, femicide and gender violence continue to dominate public debate in Kenya, with activists and citizens increasingly demanding stronger responses from government agencies.
Despite the criticism online, the Cabinet Secretary has not publicly responded to the reactions surrounding the post.
