University Student Leaders Call for Reflection, Urge Comrades to Shun June 25 Demonstration

-


University student leaders from across the country have called on comrades to observe the June 25 anniversary through reflection and prayers rather than participating in street demonstrations.

Speaking during a joint press briefing by serving and former student leaders, the leaders expressed heartfelt condolences to families who lost their loved ones during the 2024 and 2025 Gen Z protests, describing the deaths and injuries suffered during the demonstrations as a painful loss to the nation.

The student leaders said every life lost represented a dream cut short and an opportunity denied, while injuries sustained by young people had shattered the aspirations of many families.

“We convey our heartfelt condolences to families who lost their loved ones during the 2024 and 2025 Gen Z protests. Every death was a robbed chance of a livelihood, and every injury was a puncture to a big dream,” the leaders said.

The leaders urged university students and young people across the country to join grieving families in prayer and reflection as the nation marks the anniversary of the protests.

They strongly condemned individuals and political actors whom they accused of exploiting peaceful youth activities for personal and political interests, saying young people have continued to bear the consequences through loss of lives and destruction of property.

The student leaders cautioned comrades against being manipulated by politicians seeking to settle political scores through youth-led demonstrations, urging them to avoid activities that could lead to violence, destruction, and instability.

“We call upon our members to exercise caution and abstain from calls by politicians to participate in activities that may cause loss of lives, destruction of property, and undermine peace in Kenya,” the statement read.

The leaders encouraged students across universities and other institutions to commemorate the anniversary from their homes and campuses, particularly for those currently in session.

As a result, the student leadership declared that university comrades would not participate in street demonstrations scheduled for June 25, opting instead to use the day to reflect on the role and responsibility of young people in shaping the country's future.

The leaders concluded their address with the traditional student movement slogan, “Comrades Power, Comrades Riah,” while calling for unity, peace, and responsible engagement among the youth.

Popular posts from this blog

IGAD Executive Secretary Calls for United AI and Cybersecurity Strategy to Secure Horn of Africa

-
Image
By irene  The Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu, has issued a compelling call for regional collaboration in adopting artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity measures to safeguard the future of security, development, and digital resilience across the Greater Horn of Africa. Speaking during the Regional Consultative Seminar on Harnessing Artificial Intelligence and Cybersecurity for Security, Cooperation, and Resilience, Dr. Gebeyehu emphasized the transformative potential of technology when guided by ethical leadership and human-centered values. “Technology best serves humanity when we, as humanity, guide its development,” he said, while addressing dignitaries including Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for ICT Hon. William Kabogo and the Norwegian Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Gunnar Andreas Holm. The IGAD chief cited AI as a critical tool in enhancing regional law enforcement capabilities, combatin...
Read more

Incoming Nairobi Women Representative Florence Kilasi Calls for Women-Centered Leadership During Donholm Church Service

-
Image
Incoming Nairobi Women Representative Hon. Florence Kilasi on Sunday joined congregants for a church service in Donholm, where she held engagements with women and youth on the importance of leadership that prioritizes empowerment and community development. Speaking during the gathering, Kilasi encouraged women to remain united and actively support leaders committed to uplifting families, creating opportunities for women, and initiating beneficial projects that improve livelihoods across Nairobi. The incoming Nairobi Women Representative emphasized the need for inclusive leadership that listens to the concerns of ordinary wananchi, especially women struggling with unemployment, economic hardship, and limited access to empowerment opportunities. Kilasi noted that women play a critical role in shaping society and should be at the forefront of leadership and decision-making processes. She pledged to champion programs aimed at empowering women economically, supportin...
Read more

Campaigner CitizenGO Ann Kioko Leads 12,000 Kenyans in Urgent Plea to President: Reject UN SOGI Vote, Defend Family and National Values

-
Image
By irene Mwende  NAIROBI, KENYA – Ann Kioko, the Campaign Director for CitizenGO Africa, has delivered a powerful petition on behalf of 12,620 concerned Kenyan citizens, urging President William Ruto to immediately clarify and retract Kenya’s recent vote at the United Nations in favor of extending the controversial mandate on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity (SOGI). In a strongly worded statement, Kioko expressed deep urgency and grave concern over Kenya’s July 5, 2025 vote endorsing the renewal of the so-called UN Independent Expert on SOGI. According to Kioko, this decision was made without any public consultation or national debate and starkly contradicts the spirit of Kenya’s Constitution, which recognizes the family as the natural and fundamental unit of society. “The SOGI mandate is far from a neutral human rights mechanism,” Kioko said. “It has evolved into a politicized tool used to pressure sovereign nations to accept ideologies that threaten ...
Read more