Hon. Mark Ndingo Calls for Calm, Dialogue Amid Gen Z Protests.
Yatta Kwa Vonza Member of the Kitui County Assembly, Hon. Mark Ndingo, has called on both the government and protest organizers to prioritize peace and dialogue amid ongoing Gen Z-led demonstrations across the country.
Speaking during an appearance on KBC’s Mambo Bayana/Mustakabali wa Taifa show, Hon. Ndingo sympathized with families that lost loved ones during recent protests. He attributed the wave of civil unrest to growing unemployment among youth and urged national leaders to address the root causes rather than respond with force.
“The government must listen to the grievances of Gen Z,” Ndingo said, recalling how President Ruto engaged youth demonstrators during last year’s protests. “Beating protestors only deepens the crisis.”
He further appealed to police officers to act as protectors, not aggressors, during public demonstrations, emphasizing the need to uphold the right to peaceful protest while ensuring public safety.
Hon. Ndingo also criticized leaders who engage in lavish public displays of wealth during Harambees, saying such acts fuel anger and mistrust among citizens. “Some leaders are inciting Kenyans by flashing huge sums of money they cannot honestly earn on their official salaries,” he stated.
Addressing concerns over vandalism, Ndingo firmly distinguished between peaceful protestors and criminals, condemning the destruction of property and attacks on police stations. “Those who cause chaos and destroy property are not real protestors. They must face the law,” he added.
The MCA urged national unity, warning against divisive politics that inflame tensions. “Let us not incite the public. Let leaders stop making inflammatory remarks and focus on building peace,” he concluded.
Ndingo’s remarks come at a time when Gen Z demonstrators continue to demand political accountability and economic reforms across Kenya.
