Ruto's Challenge: Gen-Z Youths Undeterred, Prepare for Tuesday Protest

A cloud of uncertainty hangs over the Kenya Kwanza regime, even after President William Ruto announced last week that a national dialogue forum will begin on Monday, the 15th of July, and run throughout the week. The aim of this forum is to unify Kenyans. Despite this, Gen Z convened a meeting through an online platform today to plan for a mega protest in Nairobi CBD under the hashtag #GroMustGo.

The youth are calling for new leadership to bring much-needed change to the country. They are emphasizing the careful selection of leaders this time, urging everyone to be smart as the education they have received may turn against them if not used wisely.

The younger generation has expressed their frustrations over the alarming discovery of dead bodies dumped at the Rubbish Hip Inquiry area, which sent shock waves across the country. This disturbing finding comes in the wake of 41 Gen Z protesters being killed by police while exercising their right to picket.

Despite the president's efforts to resolve government issues, the youth maintain there is no equity in his regime. There is a prevalent sentiment that the current government lacks representation and fairness. They are also demanding accountability to ensure transparency in fund allocation.

"We'll go to the county level, to the subcounty, ward, until the villages," the youth stated. Their list of demands includes the immediate firing of all government officials with criminal records and integrity issues, the reconstitution of the IBC within the next 30 days, and the employment of JSS teachers and intern doctors as previously pledged.

Innocent Ogara, reporting for KTN News Nairobi.

Keywords

Gen Z protests
National dialogue forum
President William Ruto
Nairobi CBD
Hashtag #GroMustGo
Dead bodies discovery
Police violence
Equity and transparency
Government accountability
Leadership change

FAQ

Q: What is the main reason for Gen Z's protests? A: The main reasons for the protests are demands for new leadership, accountability, and transparency in government, as well as frustration over police violence and discovering dead bodies.

Q: What hashtag is being used to organize the protest? A: The protest is being organized under the hashtag #GroMustGo.

Q: When is the national dialogue forum scheduled to begin? A: The national dialogue forum is scheduled to begin on Monday, the 15th of July.

Q: What are some of the key demands of the protesting youth? A: Key demands include firing all government officials with criminal records and integrity issues, reconstituting the IBC within 30 days, and employing JSS teachers and intern doctors as promised.

Q: How have the youth expressed their frustrations? A: The youth have expressed their frustrations through protests and by emphasizing the need for fair and diligent selection of leaders, as well as by highlighting the lack of equity and transparency in the current regime.

Q: What recent events have intensified the protests? A: The discovery of dead bodies dumped at the Rubbish Hip Inquiry area and the killing of 41 Gen Z protesters by police have intensified the protests.