Karen Nyamu Claps Back at Kenyan Asking Her to Join June 25 Protests, Ask for Forgiveness
- Nominated senator Karen Nyamu shared photos professing her love for the nation, and one Kenyan challenged her to join the June 25 protests
- The vibrant politician did what she is known for, responding to her fans, and she had no sweet words for the man
- Nyamu has always been a supporter of the current administration and has gone above and beyond to defend President William Ruto in many instances
Nominated senator Karen Nyamu is no stranger to giving clapbacks, especially when her followers corner her with questions.
Source: Instagram
What did Karen Nyamu say after call to attend protests?
On June 25, she shared a photo on her Instagram and professed her love for the country, but some asked her to prove it.
A netizen using the handle @ndologvng commented on Nyamu's post, asking her to attend the June 25 demonstrations so Kenyans can forgive her for her political stand.
"Come for the demonstrations and we will forgive you," he said.
Nyamu responded to his comment and questioned him on why he thought she would ask for forgiveness.
"Is there any forgiveness I have asked you?" she wrote.
The politician has been a staunch supporter of the current administration and has constantly defended President William Ruto.
Here is her post on Instagram:
Here are some of the reactions from social media users:
@zippykibe said:
"I know deep down you miss the maandamano, but securing the position is most important."
@skhan9942 said:
"Be peaceful, we love our country, we built it, and so we will keep building it peacefully with one love."
@mukarializa said:
"Najua unamiss maandamano."
@elsysherry said:
"Make it make sense!"
@Kery said:
"We still love you, hata kama wewe si was the people."
What you need to know about June 25 protests
- The June 25 protests saw Kenyans nationwide coming out to honour those who were shot dead in June 2024 during the anti-government protests.
- According to reports, 60 young Kenyans were shot dead by police, and the 2025 demonstrations were to mark the first anniversary since the violence.
- During the 2025 demos, more than five people were shot dead while many were left with injuries following the running battles with police.
- Earlier, renowned doctor Amakove Wala asked for urgent help to get certain items to help treat injured protesters at the CBD.
- A female police officer was also left with injuries after a charged group attacked her, leaving her on the floor.
- In Kisumu, two rival groups emerged, both supporting and opposing the demonstrations, which left many in fear.
Source: UGC
What was Ruto's reaction to Ojwang's death?
In a separate report, Nyamu recently noted that the president was angry following teacher Albert Ojwang's murder.
Ojwang was arrested in Homa Bay, but he later died in police holding at Nairobi Police Station after being tortured.
The police initially claimed that he had hit his head on the wall before later changing their statement, saying they rushed him to the hospital, where he died.
According to Nyamu, Ruto was irked by the turn of events that had started to cause alarm and unrest among Kenyans.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
