Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has called on Gen Z to continue fighting for their rights, barely two months after a symbolic ‘handshake’ with President William Ruto.
While speaking during the burial of his cousin veteran rally driver Kibathi Muigai on Friday, Uhuru did not hide his thoughts over the rising influence of Kenyan youth on political discourse.
“The problem of people nowadays is people are afraid. Gen Zs are the story of the future. Fight for your rights. Fight to ensure you are getting what is rightfully yours,” he urged, asking Gen- Zs to stand up and fight.
He went on to add, “Don’t stand and watch as your wealth is taken from you. Everything is worth fighting for. If you do not fight for it, don’t cry if it is taken away.”
Uhuru was pleading with youths, including his daughter Ngina Kenyatta, to also join the fight, arguing it was time for him and those of his age to rest and hand over the fight.
Uhuru’s message for the youth comes a month after his meeting with Ruto at his Ishaweri home on December 9. The meeting was interpreted as Ruto making inroads into Mt Kenya following the ouster of Rigathi Gachagua.
As a result of the meeting, Uhuru’s men have made their way to Cabinet. Lee Kinyajui (Trade), William Kabogo (ICT), and Mutahi Kagwe (Agriculture) all allied to Uhuru, were sworn in on Friday.
