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Otile Brown calls out leaders’ silence over missing children cases
24th May, 2026 06:14 AM
Award-winning musician Jacob Obunga, widely known as Otile Brown, has expressed his frustration over the increasing cases of missing children in the country, calling out leaders for what he described as silence amid growing fear among Kenyans.
The artiste shared an emotional message online on Saturday, May 23, 2026, while mourning a five-year-old boy who went missing and whose body was later found in an abandoned house in Nyamira County, warning that societal problems and insecurity would eventually affect everyone if leaders fail to act and protect citizens.
He stressed that no one is truly safe in a morally broken society, adding that Kenya risks destroying its future by normalising evil and silence.
Otile Brown questioned whether this is the kind of society leaders want future generations to inherit, reminding them that their own children could also become victims of the same problems affecting ordinary citizens.
“Viongozi! ukiendekeza mabaya yatakukuta mlangoni kwako siku moja. Hakuna alie salama kwenye jamii mbovu we’re ruining a beautiful country hii ndio jamii tunapanga kuiachia vizazi??kumbuka wanao sio wewe. R.I.P Bravin & my condolences to the family,” Otile wrote.
His statement came as Kenyans continue to demand accountability and urgent action from authorities over increasing reports of children going missing in different parts of the country.
Octopizzo on missing children
Earlier, Kenyan hip-hop star Octopizzo had also questioned government systems over growing concerns about the safety of children in the country.
The rapper shared a strong message on X on Saturday, May 23, 2026, saying institutions must be held accountable if children continue disappearing while systems remain weak or silent.
“A country is judged by how it protects its children. If our children are disappearing and systems remain weak, slow, or silent, then all institutions must answer hard questions,” Octopizzo said.
The musician’s remarks come at a time when concerns over missing and killed children continue to grow in the country.
His statement focused on the responsibility of institutions and leaders in addressing the issue and ensuring children are protected.
Octopizzo suggested that the silence or slow response from systems meant to protect children raises serious questions. He appeared to call for urgent action and accountability from all relevant institutions.
“If our children are disappearing and systems remain weak, slow, or silent, then all institutions must answer hard questions,” Octopizzo added.
