Kenya is in turmoil. The nation our ancestors fought so hard for is spiraling into chaos, and it’s happening right under your nose. The hopes of countless generations and the promises laid out in our Constitution are quickly slipping away from the everyday lives of ordinary people.
In just six days, we’ll commemorate 25 years since Kenyans took to the streets on Saba Saba—July 7, 1990—to demand a multiparty democracy. This anniversary arrives amidst a surge of unrest driven by rampant youth unemployment, growing inequality, and shocking human rights abuses. The National Alternative Alliance (NAA) is reaching out to voice the deep frustrations of the people and to suggest urgent actions to prevent a national crisis.
If we don’t take intentional, calming measures, our country risks plunging into chaos. Your administration must put an immediate stop to abductions and extrajudicial killings, release all citizens detained for exercising their rights under Article 37 without conditions, and provide compensation to victims of police violence. We need to see an end to the inflammatory remarks from public officials. All government and security personnel involved in violence against protestors should face investigation and prosecution.
Azimio La Umoja blasts Ruto’s regime, calls for unity and justice.
We urgently call for the creation of a multi-sectoral, civic-led, and time-sensitive national dialogue to tackle the issues of generational divides, unemployment, corruption, and governance failures. Parliament should also establish a special committee to examine the protests led by Gen Z and propose practical solutions. Additionally, civil society and the media must be shielded from state persecution.
Your administration has repeatedly failed to deliver on its promises. The constant recycling of the same individuals in leadership roles has left Kenyans frustrated and stalled progress. We advocate for a comprehensive midterm policy review that involves public participation to restore integrity, economic stability, and public trust.
To show accountability, we demand the dismissal of the Cabinet Secretary for Interior, the heads of police and intelligence agencies, and the DCI. A new, trustworthy security team is essential to restore the rule of law and rebuild public confidence.
Kenyans are calling for real action—not just empty words—on the many unresolved scandals that have plagued your administration, from KEMSA and fertilizer issues to housing levies, energy deals, and breaches of democratic rights. These ongoing problems are steadily undermining public trust in the government.
We suggest some urgent initiatives focused on the youth: bring in 30,000 new recruits for the police and military, revitalize youth funds, increase internship opportunities, restore universal suffrage in student unions, and boost job creation through the TSC and public works projects.
Mr. President, this is a moment that requires bravery. For the good of our Republic, we strongly urge you to take immediate steps toward justice, open dialogue, and a renewed national spirit.
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