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President William Ruto has called on leaders to cease inciting the youth to violence, stressing the importance of creating job opportunities for them.
During an interdenominational prayer service in Bungoma, the president emphasized the need to enhance growth prospects for young people.
He assured that no one would be excluded from the government’s development agenda.
“We cannot abandon our children to their own devices. It is our responsibility to ensure they receive a good education, proper mentorship, strong character development, and opportunities for employment and growth,” he said.
“These are our children, and it is our duty to guide them toward making the right choices,” he added.
His comments followed former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s call for Generation Z to fight for their rights. Kenyatta referred to them as the future of Kenyan politics and urged them to stand up for their entitlements.
“You must assert your rights and ensure you get your fair share. Everything is worth fighting for,” Kenyatta said. “You can’t just let others take what’s rightfully yours. The world doesn’t work that way, and we support you.”
Uhuru’s remarks came amid increasing criticism directed at President Ruto, particularly from young people, and followed a meeting he had with Ruto last month at his Ichaweri home.
This criticism, mainly on social media, has led the government to introduce new measures for online platforms, including requiring them to have a physical presence in Kenya to address the alleged misuse of digital platforms.
The government’s actions come after months of tension, partly due to negative online content, including cartoons depicting top officials, like President Ruto, in controversial ways. This has led to multiple cases of youth abductions, with accusations directed at the National Intelligence Service for attempting to suppress perceived disinformation, harassment, and incitement on social media by Kenyan youth.
The Ministry of Interior and National Coordination also noted on its X account that Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo had met with representatives from telecommunication companies and social media platforms, though further details were not provided.
