Nairobi MCA Abass Khalif Urges Youths to Embrace Peace Amid Rising Unrest: "Tuombee Nchi Yetu"
- South C Member of County Assembly Abass Khalif said the country needs prayers ahead amid rising political tension
- The ODM party MCA pleaded with youths across the country to value peace while advancing their issues
- Abbas was speaking during the wedding of Mustafa Brown, who in 2022 had to step down for him
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over four years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi - Leaders continue to appeal for calm and peace amid rising unrest in various parts of the country.
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Inside Abass Khalif's advice to youths
The latest to share his views is Abass Khalif, a Member of the Nairobi County Assembly for South C ward.
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Speaking on Monday, July 7, Abass talked about recent antigovernment demonstrations in various parts of the country, which have paralysed several activities.
The ODM MCA emphasised the need for youths to be peaceful while expressing their issues with those in power.
"Currently, we have unrest across the country, but I plead with our youths to go slow and embrace dialogue. We need to pray for our country," Abass said.
Abass was speaking during the wedding of Mustafa Brown, who in 2022 had to step down after being advised first to tie the knot as a sign of readiness for leadership.
His call comes amid rising tension in the country with youths calling for reforms, especially in the National Police Service.
Gen Z recently called for the sacking of Deputy Inspector General of Police Eliud Lagat after he was linked to the murder of blogger Albert Ojwang.
How should William Ruto address Gen Z issues?
Meanwhile, Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi condemned the killings that happened during the Gen Z demonstrations on Wednesday, June 25.
Police reports indicate that 15 people were killed during the protests that took place across the country.
In a statement on Thursday, 26, Amisi asked President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration to address the key issues raised by the youths.
According to Amisi, young people have become innovative, fearless and knowledgeable, hence the need for those in authority to listen to their issues.
Why did Raila Odinga call for dialogue?
The ODM lawmaker warned that the government's resort to abducting and killing would only make the matter worse.
In 2024, former prime minister Raila Odinga called for Gen Z and Ruto's government to embrace dialogue.
On Tuesday, July 9, the veteran politician authoritatively declared that a bipartisan dialogue would be deployed to address the issues raised by the restive Kenyan youth who, in the recent past, have led fervent political activism demanding change in governance.
Among the issues Raila said would be on the agenda are corruption, unemployment, gender equality and electoral justice.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
