The current silence of Kenyan youth should not be taken as a sign of surrender - Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has cautioned - warning it is only a temporary calm before another possible wave of resistance.
Amisi observed that the Gen Z movement, which erupted in 2024 and brought the country to a standstill for weeks, has only retreated to strategise.
In a statement shared on Sunday, October 12, the lawmaker stated the apparent quietness should be understood as a ticking time bomb waiting for the right trigger.
The Mp who has not been shy to call out the government over it's shortcomings, expressed concern that the issues that fuelled last year’s nationwide protests, such as unemployment, corruption, and the recycling of political elites, remain unresolved.
Amisi maintained that Kenya’s youth are yearning for complete change and an end to what they see as an oppressive system that thrives on favouritism and political patronage.
Amisi, cautioned that unless genuine reforms are introduced, the youth could rise again in an even stronger and more coordinated manner.
“The silence of GenZ should not be construed as submission. It is a ticking time bomb. The more you bring back my cabal to the system, the more wood to the fire. Youths want a complete overhaul of the oppressive system. Kenya simply needs a renaissance!” Amisi said.
He emphasised that what the country needs is a national rebirth, an awakening that replaces outdated politics with fresh ideas and leadership focused on fairness, accountability, and opportunity for all.
The Saboti legislator also took a swipe at the recent reunion between President William Ruto and former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, describing it as a return of the old political order that the youth have been fighting to dismantle.
According to him, bringing back individuals associated with past regimes only adds more frustration among the younger generation, who feel excluded from meaningful governance and leadership.
