Donald Kipkorir Lauds Gen Zs for Putting Nation Above Tribe: "Greatest Generation"

• Donald Kipkorir lauded Gen Z for putting the nation above tribe, defying long-standing ethnic divisions
• Gen Z played a key role in the passionate protests that took place on Wednesday, June 25, in honour of fallen youth from the 2024 protests
• The lawyer reflected on how different Gen Z’s approach is from the previous generations that prioritised tribal interests

City lawyer Donald Kipkorir has praised young people of Generation Z.

For the avoidance of any doubt, Gen Zs are people born between 1997 and 2012.

They are currently the second-youngest generation, between millennials and Generation Alpha.

Memorial protests in Nairobi

It is important to know that Kenyan Gen Zs have been giving President William Ruto's government sleepless nights since the anti-finance bill protests in 2024.

On Wednesday, June 25, Kenyans, especially Gen Zs, took to the streets to protest in honour of the young people killed during the Occupy Parliament protests in 2024.

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The protests have been historic, nationwide and charged with passionate youth.

Why are Gen Zs the best?

Kipkorir took to X to laud Gen Zs for uniting and defying the ethnic divisions.

The lawyer described Gen Zs as the greatest generation in Kenya.

"Every Nation in History has a Generation that towers above. For Kenya, our Gen Z is our greatest generation … we were brought up to put our tribe above nation … our Gen Z was brought up to put nation above tribe … humbled to be alive when Gen Z raised our flag high," he tweeted.

In his comment section, many fans agreed with his opinion.

@mungaikihanya:

"You were probably on the other side of the divide when your generation was on the streets protesting against an oppressive government."

@CPA_Toni:

"DBK I respect you and admire your achievements, however, I have noted with great discontent that you are yet to voice your stand on police brutality and the misrule by our president. Take is away Don, What is your stand, with Gen Z or You have no comment."

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@BrianOd22021306:

"Going by what's happening since GenZs took over the political arenas to champion for good governance, I'm highly assured that the electoral injustices that have dragged our country back after every general elections must come to an end. With Gen Zs no elections shall be rigged."

@edmmusyoka1:

"The problem is that nothing seems to move Ruto. He is completely unbothered."

@KibetJuma:

"Future leaders will have to tore the line in terms of governance. Hawa watoto hapana mchezo."

@Mainah_Munuhe:

"Well put! This country will change even if it is by force. Good governance comes after such chaos."

@SeinNaserian:

"Young people with energy and information. And most importantly, they love their nation."

Larry Madowo saves protesters from police brutality

In other news, CNN's Larry Madowo rescued a group of protesters who were cornered by police officers.

The protesters had been kept in a blocked alley by the men in uniform.

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They accused the police officers of beating them up and Larry called them out for brutalising peaceful protesters and using tear gas in a blocked alley.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.

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