Tribal Elders Strike Kenyan Politics To Advice Azimio Chiefs On Gen Z Protests
The Luo Council of Elders has urged Azimio coalition leaders to engage in discussions about forming a broad-based government to address the country’s challenges.
The elders, led by their chairman Ker Odungi Randa, urged Azimio coalition leaders to abandon their hardline positions and support the talks for the sake of the country.
Ker Odungi urged Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka, Narc Kenya leader Martha Karua, DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa, and Jubilee Party secretary general Jeremiah Kioni to meet with the president to find a long-term solution.
“Let’s put the country first and address the issues at hand among them the concerns by Gen-Z that has sparked protests, issues of bad governance among others.”
He emphasised the importance of seizing the opportunity to listen to young people and finding grace in making genuine concessions and to steer the nation towards economic progress.
“Whether we like it or not, we have no other home other than Kenya,” he said.
Ker Odungi stated that this is the President’s opportunity to influence change and engage both young and old people in meaningful dialogue.
“While using vigour and versatility in youth, do not overlook the wisdom of the elders,” he advised.
He insisted that the President keep his oath to work for the electorate and Kenyans.
“This country called Kenya belongs to us all, but the future belongs to the youth who are our children and our grandchildren.”
Ker Odungi also urged the President to order the release of arrested protesters and compensate families whose loved ones were killed during the demonstrations.
The elders’ statement comes as the Azimio Coalition reaffirmed on Friday that it will not join the proposed broad-based government.
According to Kalonzo, joining the proposed national unity government would be a betrayal.
“We shall not participate in or support the proposed Kenya Kwanza-led broad-based government of national unity. This is a betrayal of the Kenyan people, particularly Gen Z and millennials, who have paid the ultimate price.”
Governor James Orengo, on the other hand, called the idea of joining President Ruto’s administration an abomination, a disaster, and something that would never work.
Orengo called for justice for families affected by the recent protest, saying that prioritizing their plight is more important than political maneuvering for positions.
“It cannot happen that when we are mourning our people some are scrambling for positions. Kenyans must listen to the voices of mothers like Mama Kevin to see that justice is served.”
Tribal Elders Strike Kenyan Politics To Advice Azimio Chiefs On Gen Z Protests
