DP Gachagua to Gen Zs: My sons and daughters, please call off the protests

As protests continue to rock different parts of the country, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come out to plead with youthful Gen Z protesters to call off the ongoing demonstrations, agonizing over how violence and destructive the protests have become.

According to Gachagua, criminal entities are now using the demonstrations as a disguise to conduct criminal activities, resulting in the disruption of businesses and destruction of property.

"What started as peaceful protests have unfortunately been infiltrated and hijacked by criminals who are now engaged in looting and creating mayhem," said Gachagua on Wednesday.

"As a parent, I appeal to my children, my sons and daughters, listen to us as your parents. We want to plead with you to call off the protests so that criminals do not hijack them."

Gachagua further urged Kenyan youth to agree to a sit-down with President William Ruto, who he says has shown goodwill by seeking an audience with them.

"As our children, you owe this country peace. Please, consider now that you've been heard, don't allow these criminals an opportunity to take advantage of what you had started in good faith with a message to the country," he said.

The DP further stressed that persons arrested for causing chaos and looting during the protests will face the full wrath of the law.

"A mechanism is being worked on how to address the issues raised. Once you call off the protests then our security agencies will be in a position to firmly and decisively deal with criminals in accordance with the laws of this country," he said.