National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula spoke out against religious leaders and foreign diplomats during a women's event at Matunda Comprehensive School. He accused them of staying quiet after violence broke out during Wednesday's youth-led protests across Kenya. The speaker demanded answers from clergy members about whether they supported the destruction and deaths that happened. He also asked foreign ambassadors if the chaos and property damage matched their expectations. Wetang'ula expressed concern that these same groups had backed the demonstrations before trouble started.
The speaker pointed out that many diplomats and church leaders supported the Gen Z movement early on but stopped talking when protests turned violent. He questioned whether they wanted widespread destruction, looting and attacks on women when they pushed the government to allow demonstrations. Wetang'ula noted that countries like America quickly prosecute violent protesters without diplomatic problems. He urged both religious and diplomatic communities to take balanced positions and speak against illegal actions. The speaker warned that silence on such matters hurts national peace and security.
Wetang'ula also criticized former Chief Justice David Maraga for joining the Nairobi protests. He said Maraga should act as a role model for young people rather than participate in events that led to lawlessness. The speaker believes the retired judge damaged his reputation and sent wrong messages to youth who look up to him. He called for investigations into the unrest that caused injuries, deaths and reports of sexual assault. Wetang'ula demanded swift justice for those who committed crimes during the demonstrations.
The speaker pointed out that many diplomats and church leaders supported the Gen Z movement early on but stopped talking when protests turned violent. He questioned whether they wanted widespread destruction, looting and attacks on women when they pushed the government to allow demonstrations. Wetang'ula noted that countries like America quickly prosecute violent protesters without diplomatic problems. He urged both religious and diplomatic communities to take balanced positions and speak against illegal actions. The speaker warned that silence on such matters hurts national peace and security.
Wetang'ula also criticized former Chief Justice David Maraga for joining the Nairobi protests. He said Maraga should act as a role model for young people rather than participate in events that led to lawlessness. The speaker believes the retired judge damaged his reputation and sent wrong messages to youth who look up to him. He called for investigations into the unrest that caused injuries, deaths and reports of sexual assault. Wetang'ula demanded swift justice for those who committed crimes during the demonstrations.
