National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has firmly denied claims that he criticised former President Uhuru Kenyatta for remaining quiet during the ongoing nationwide protests led by Generation Z.
The clarification comes after a quote card went viral on social media, falsely suggesting that Wetang’ula had called out Uhuru for failing to speak out about the country’s current political and economic issues.
The quote claimed Wetang’ula had questioned why Uhuru, as the only living former president, was not playing the expected role of a statesman by guiding the country during tough times.
Speaking out, Wetang’ula dismissed the viral claims as completely untrue and misleading. He labelled the quote as propaganda meant to create unnecessary political tensions and urged Kenyans to ignore it. He emphasized that such fake messages are often designed to divide people and stir controversy where none exists.
Meanwhile, political observers and analysts have, over the past few weeks, raised concerns about the silence of the Kenyatta family amid the political unrest and rising youth activism in Kenya.
Many have noted that the family only occasionally breaks the silence through subtle or symbolic messages aimed at the public—especially the youth.
Back on January 19, former President Uhuru Kenyatta had publicly addressed the Gen Z movement during the funeral of his cousin, legendary rally driver Kibathi Muigai. In his rare speech, Uhuru urged the youth to continue standing up for their rights, describing them as the driving force of the country’s future.
He passionately encouraged the younger generation not to be intimidated or passive in the face of injustice, saying:
“The problem nowadays is that people are too scared. Gen Zs are the future. Fight for your rights and what belongs to you. Don’t just stand aside and watch your wealth being taken. Everything worth having is worth fighting for.”
However, just two days after Uhuru’s speech, President William Ruto appeared to push back against those remarks. Speaking during a prayer service at Cheptais High School in Bungoma County, Ruto indirectly criticized Uhuru’s message, suggesting it could fuel division and unrest.
Ruto said,
“Our young people deserve the best from us as leaders. Let us not turn them against one another. These young Kenyans don’t need violence or confrontation. They need opportunities and support.”
He further urged fellow leaders to step up and inspire youth to focus on constructive, economic, and nation-building activities rather than being incited into street protests or political conflict.
In the wake of this back-and-forth, Wetang’ula’s name being dragged into the matter has added yet another layer of political drama.
However, the Speaker has made it clear that he remains neutral and that the alleged quote circulating online should not be taken seriously.
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