Kimani Ichung'wah Makes Unexpected Remarks about Gen Zs Days after Outburst
- On Sunday, June 23, National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah commended Gen Zs for conducting peaceful demonstrations
- The Kikuyu MP called on elected leaders to learn from the young generation whom he lauded for running an issue-based campaign against the Finance Bill 2024
- Sentiments by Ichung'wah come a few days after he scorned the Kenyan Generation Zs who have been protesting against the Finance Bill 2024
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings more than three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Baringo - National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah has made an unexpected U-turn regarding the ongoing anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests.
Kimani Ichung'wah lauded Gen Zs for being non-violent. Photo: Kimani Ichung'wah/Simon Maina. Source: UGC
How did Kimani Ichung'wah criticise Gen Zs
Ichung'wah has earlier scorned the Kenyan Generation Zs who have been protesting against the Finance Bill 2024, claiming they were composed of a privileged group that uses iPhones during protests.
“The many you see protesting in Nairobi with iPhones, they call themselves Gen Z, they come to the demonstrations in Uber, afterwards, they go to KFC and eat chicken… they even drink bottled water,” Ichung'wah said.
However, speaking in Baringo on Sunday, June 23, Ichung'wah seemed to have reconsidered his position about the Gen Zs.
In a swift change of heart, Ichung'wah praised Gen Zs for eroding the deeply rooted politics of ethnicity in Kenya.
"Gen Z has stepped forward to take charge of the governance of their country. They have redefined picketing and demonstration, being non-violent yet firm. They have redefined picketing and demonstrations, being non-violent yet firm. They have rallied around issues of concern rather than tribe or ethnicity. This is great for our nation.
"Our Gen Z clearly demonstrates a more progressive vision for our nation's future, setting an example that all leaders should aspire to follow," the Kikuyu MP said.