Wavinya Ndeti Apologises to Gen Z Offended after She Sent Hugs to Protesters: “My Children”
- Wavinya Ndeti shared a message on her X account that aimed at wishing Gen Z protesters safety amidst the protests
- The politician was met with hostility from one Gen Z, who said she had no right to refer to the protesters like she did
- However, the governor took a huge step in apologising, sharing her views on her message and also giving a biblical note
Machakos governor Wavinya Ndeti has apologised to a man offended after her message to Gen Z during the June 25 protests.
Source: Twitter
Why did Wavinya Ndeti apologise to a netizen?
In a post on her X (formerly Twitter) account, the politician shared a message sending hugs to Gen Zs and urging them to be safe during the protests.
She also referred to the protesters as "my children", showing how close she was to them and would not want to see them die in the streets.
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"Sending hugs and motherly love; be safe, my children," she wrote.
Despite some viewing the post as a sign of concern from the leader, others felt it was uncalled for and unwarranted, viewing every leader as the enemy.
A netizen by the name Dehn, reacted to the post, telling Wavinya that he is not her son, adding that she was among those who abandoned them.
"I am not your child, mlishatuuza," he wrote.
Reacting to the comment, Wavinya apologised, saying she felt the young man's pain and even called him 'son'.
She noted that God's protection was sufficient, urging the man to put his trust in God and that all would be well.
"I am sorry. I know how you feel, son, but above all, God's love and protection is sufficient. Remember, whoever puts their trust in human beings is cursed, and the almighty is no respector of man. Hang in faith it shall be well with you all."
Dehn then reacted to Wavinya's apology, saying he felt her motherly love, but still he had to protest, and if he dies, then at least he tried.
"I can now feel you as a mother, lakini Ruto must go at all cost! And if I die today, mama I tried!" He responded.
Here are a few other messages that she received from Gen Zs following Wavinya's post:
@_cecili_a said:
"Ma’am, if y’all hadn’t stolen our future, we wouldn’t be in the streets. We wouldn’t be mourning. We wouldn’t be tired of burying hope. Our generation is allergic to performative nonsense. Keep your hollow speech. We want results."
@PoolbuildersKe said:
"Your words are a shield. Your strength is fuel. We carry your prayers in every step, every chant, every moment."
@Kamarakip said:
"We don't need hugs, we need all you bunch of thieves to vacate office."
@abelmaiko said:
"Which support are you offering? Wekea comrades are wafike maandamano."
@CaptainDominicO said:
"Nimtumie fare yakurudi governor."
@Lawilawithe1st said:
"Leo mzazi lazima aomoke , at least make it 2.5M , we bado unatuambia tukue safe , safe for what we mathee."
@Weeeeuh_ said:
"Sending hugs without standing to be counted on the ground means nothing."
@boss__gogo said:
"A waste of my taxes. We are not your children. We are Kenyans exercising our democratic rights."
@kendi_kinyua said:
"We're mothers, and we're outside as well."
Source: Twitter
What did President William Ruto say about ongoing protests?
On Wednesday, June 25, Ruto, while attending the burial of Kilifi governor Gideon Mung'aro's father, addressed the countrywide protests.
Ruto urged protestors to be peaceful, warning them against violence and destruction.
The head of state asked protestors not to destroy properties and businesses. Despite the president's message, two people have been reported dead in Matuu, Machakos county and Ol Kalou, Nyandurua, and scores injured across the country.
Businesses were looted and properties, including the Kikuyu Law Courts, was torched by irate protestors.
Chats leak as parents warn Gen Z kids against protests
In other news, chats went viral online, showing parents urging their children to avoid joining protests in the CBD.
In the posts leaked by Gen Zs, the parents showed concern following the deaths of other protesters.
However, from the responses, many of the youths seemed to disagree with their parents, noting that they must go out for the demos and also commemorate the deceased.
Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added: What did President William Ruto say about ongoing protests?
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