Monday, July 7, 2025 - A video has emerged online showing a group of passengers aboard the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) train chanting “Ruto must go” and “Wantam” - slogans associated with the ongoing Gen Z-led protests.
The passengers, mostly young Kenyans, were reportedly en
route to the coastal city for the popular Diani Summer Tide festival held over
the weekend.
This comes after Kenya Railways suspended the 10 p.m.
Madaraka Express train from Mombasa to Nairobi, citing technical issues.
However, widespread speculation suggests that the move may
have been politically motivated, as many of the return passengers were Gen Z
attendees of the festival known for their anti-Ruto sentiments.
The speculation has been amplified by the fact that Kenya
Railways' board chair is the brother of Health CS, Aden Duale, a close ally of
President Ruto.
Some Kenyans believe the suspension was part of broader Government
efforts to limit movement ahead of the Saba Saba protests, which saw heavy
police presence and blocked access to Nairobi’s CBD.
Watch
the video.
The Kenyan DAILY POSTThese are scenes Aden Duale's brother, who is the chairman of Kenya Railways, does not want to see on board.
— Saddique Shaban (@SaddiqueShaban) July 6, 2025
Kenyan President William Ruto sinks even lower with a clear violation of the provisions of freedom of movement without justification. pic.twitter.com/BuDYYyH9eR https://t.co/4OpzFRifTd
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