Some Gen Z Youths from Kisumu and Nyanza Pull Out of June 25 Protests
A section of young people from Kisumu County and the larger Nyanza region have officially pulled out of the much-anticipated June 25 protests. The demonstrations were initially planned to honour and remember those who died during last year’s nationwide protests.
During a press briefing held on Tuesday, the youths stated that although the protests were originally organized as a peaceful way to push for the rights of the youth, the movement has now been taken over by individuals with hidden agendas.
They claimed that the protests have been hijacked by people trying to stir up chaos and violence, which is why they are distancing themselves from it.
“We began with a clear and noble intention — to speak up for the youth and to demand change in a peaceful way,” said one of the youth leaders. “However, we have realized that politicians who thrive on bloodshed and self-serving activists have taken control.
They are turning what was supposed to be a peaceful demonstration into a platform for violence and anarchy.”
The youth from Kisumu and the wider Nyanza region emphasized that they will no longer take part in the demonstrations.
They urged their fellow youths across the county to also stay away from the streets and instead focus on their daily lives and economic activities.
They expressed concern that some politicians and activists are using the anger and frustrations of young people to push their own political and financial interests. According to them, this shift in direction poses a real danger and no longer reflects the original spirit of the protest.
A youth representative from Kondele Ward also echoed the same message. He appealed to Gen Z across the entire country — not just in Kisumu — to make the wise decision of choosing peace over protests. He said the region has already suffered too much in past demonstrations and needs time to recover, not more violence.
The call for calm comes shortly after a shocking exposé by The Standard newspaper, which revealed an alleged plot to disrupt the June 25 protests.
The report exposed how some individuals were planning to sabotage the demonstrations by inciting violence, spreading propaganda online, and even plotting attacks against protestors.
According to the Standard, some social media influencers and behind-the-scenes organizers were allegedly planning to mobilize thugs and manipulate the narrative on digital platforms to spark fear and confusion.
Despite the concerns, other leaders, such as Embakasi East MP Babu Owino, have maintained strong support for the protests. Babu has called on Gen Z to stay strong and continue with their plans, urging them not to give up the fight for their rights.
The June 25 protests are meant to honour the memory of those who lost their lives during last year’s ‘Occupy Parliament’ demonstrations. Youths had planned to begin by laying flowers in remembrance of the fallen, before marching to State House to demand justice and action against ongoing police brutality.
As the date approaches, Kenya remains divided — with some young people choosing to stay off the streets for safety and peace, while others insist on going ahead with the protest to make their voices heard.
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