06/07/2025
As we Expect the planned Saba Saba protests tomorrow, let's take a moment and reflect on what this day truly represents. It is a day rooted in the struggle for democracy and justice, marked by sacrifice, courage, and the relentless pursuit of a better future. As young people, your voice and energy are powerful—but they must be channeled with wisdom and responsibility. Destruction of property, looting, and acts of violence do not strengthen the movement—they weaken it.
In recent protests, we have seen how a few individuals, often not even part of the core demonstrations, turn peaceful marches into scenes of chaos and fear. When property is destroyed and businesses are vandalized, the focus shifts from the cause to the damage. Your genuine grievances—against unemployment, inequality, corruption, and poor leadership—deserve to be heard, not drowned out by scenes of destruction. Violence plays into the hands of those who wish to discredit the movement and silence your voice.
Moreover, many of the small businesses and buildings targeted during protests are owned by hardworking Kenyans—people just like you and your families. Destroying their livelihoods doesn’t build a better nation. It creates more pain, more poverty, and more division. True revolution is not in burning property—it is in building unity, exposing injustice peacefully, and standing firm with dignity.
Saba Saba is not just another protest. It is a historical reminder of what we can achieve when we are united for justice, not chaos. Do not let anyone use you for their political ends. Do not be lured into becoming a tool of destruction. Kenya needs your voice, your ideas, and your strength—not broken windows and burning tires.
Let tomorrow be a day of peaceful resistance, not reckless destruction. Carry your placards. Chant your slogans. March with purpose. But above all, respect life, property, and the law. The power of the youth lies not in the fire of anger, but in the light of vision. Let your conduct