Governor Kahiga to Ruto: You're in a hole because of your advisers, listen to Gen Zs

Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has faulted President William Ruto's advisers for the dire economic and political turmoil currently gripping Kenya, amplified by recent anti-government demonstrations.

Speaking on Wednesday, Kahiga asserted that President Ruto has recently found himself between a rock and a hard place due to what he termed as misguided advice from his own people.

"There are men and women around you who you could be calling advisers but you are in the hole you are today because of misadvise they have given you," Kahiga said.

To further drive his point home, the Governor referenced recent demands made by Kenyan protesters during the height of the anti-government demonstrations, among them the reshuffling of Cabinet.

Instead of addressing the concerns promptly, Kahiga went on, President Ruto proposed the establishment of a 6-day, 150-member national multi-sectoral conference to tackle issues raised during the protests, much to the dismay of Kenyans.

"You've made so many promises; they will not be achieved in this kind of atmosphere. The Gen Zs have made demands, you engaged with them and they told you what they want. None of their demands was for you to put up a 150-member team to negotiate. They have clearly told you they want you to do this and that. It is that simple," he said.

"If they say re-organise your Cabinet, kindly do so...if they say sack it, do it…there are 50 million Kenyans who can fit in that office."

Further, the Nyeri County chief warned the Head of State of potential severe consequences if he does not accurately address and promptly act on the concerns of Kenyans.

"If you continue that kind of talk and push, kind of moving away from reality, it will hit us hard and as a country we will lose it all. You have a golden opportunity and this is a defining moment for you. Mr. President, kindly think about this nation and do the very best you can," stated Kahiga.

"A wise man wakes up each morning and has retrospection in him and sees how things are. It does not matter who is close to you. In politics it is your skin that matters and this is a nation whose existence and survival are in your hands. It is important for you to take action; the best action that you think should be taken."