Tuesday, June 24, 2025 - President Ruto’s Chief Economic Advisor, Dr. David Ndii, is facing a fierce backlash online following a controversial post aimed at Gen Z ahead of the planned June 25th protests.
In a now-viral post on X, Ndii referred to Gen Z as “stupid
young people” and warned that there would be no unconstitutional change of the
Government in Kenya.
He further invoked the past, stating, “My generation also
had its heroic stupid young men. They were hanged. We learnt.”
His remarks have been widely condemned as inflammatory and
insensitive, especially as they come during a week meant to honour the over 60
young Kenyans - mostly Gen Z - who were killed during last year’s anti-Finance
Bill protests.
When one Gen Z user challenged him to show up for the
protests, Ndii responded coldly:
“Wewe tokea, and say your goodbyes before you leave home
just in case you catch a stray.”
Despite such threats, young Kenyans across the country
remain undeterred.
Many are preparing to take to the streets once more,
demanding justice, accountability, and an end to police brutality.
The online backlash reflects growing frustration with perceived Government hostility toward peaceful protest and youth voices.
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