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Message: [QUOTE="Munyaradzi Mafaro, post: 51821, member: 636"] Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma maintains that authentic youth-led demonstrations concluded before June 25, 2024. Criminal elements have appropriated the Gen Z identity to legitimize destructive activities against government institutions. The original movement emerged from genuine civil society engagement with backing from religious institutions and media outlets. Kaluma distinguishes between the earlier legitimate activism and current street violence perpetrated by lawbreakers. He characterizes present demonstrators as individuals exploiting youth movement branding to mask illegal conduct. The parliamentarian commended parents across Nyanza, Western, Rift Valley, North Eastern, Coast, and Eastern regions for preventing children from joining street protests. These communities demonstrated responsible guardianship by protecting minors from potential harm during demonstrations. Kaluma emphasized the fundamental obligation to safeguard young people as future national leaders. He called upon Mt. Kenya residents to adopt similar protective measures for their youth. The presence of minors complicates police efforts to maintain order without endangering innocent participants. Nyali MP Mohammed Ali documented how peaceful demonstrations devolved into violent episodes across multiple cities. Criminal infiltrators exploited organized protests to engage in vehicle destruction, robbery, and business vandalism. These disruptive forces utilized legitimate demonstrations to spread disorder and undermine decades of national progress. Government authorities have intensified efforts to distinguish between lawful protesters and violent participants. Public officials continue addressing the balance between constitutional protest rights and community safety requirements. [/QUOTE]

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