Kenyan Gen Z Releases Own Eulogy Ahead of Planned Protests: “Tell Mum I Did My Best”
- “In case they shoot me tomorrow, tell my parents I did my best” These haunting words from 26-year-old Makana Edwin have shaken the nation
- His self-written eulogy has become a powerful symbol of Gen Z’s courage, grief, and unwavering demand for justice
- The youngster shared the eulogy on the eve of the planned Gen Z demonstrations in memory of those who died in 2024
Nairobi – In a chilling prelude to the anticipated nationwide #OccupyParliament protests, a young Kenyan protester identified as Makana Edwin released what now reads as his eulogy.
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He shared the emotional message on X, intended to reach his parents, his generation, and the nation he so deeply loves.
Makana's own eulogy goes viral
Titled “In Loving Memory: Makana Edwin (10/11/1998 – 25/06/2025)”, the message symbolises the fear, determination, and bravery coursing through Kenya’s Gen Z protest movement.
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Makana, a 26-year-old mechanical engineer from Kisii, isn’t just another name on a placard. He is a DJ, a content creator, and a passionate advocate for justice and equity.
“In case they shoot me tomorrow, read this loud to my mom and dad and tell them I did my best,” he wrote on social media as the country gears for demonstrations.
He stands for a generation that has grown disillusioned by unemployment, corruption, and broken systems.
Makana's post, which has since gone viral, is being shared widely as both a call to action and a prelude to the planned protests.
“Today we gather not in silence, but in defiance of injustice,” read part of his message. “He lives in every chant on the streets, every mixtape still spinning, every young person now wide awake.”
Kenyans divided by Gen-Z man's eulogy
The decision by the young Kenyan man to release his eulogy in preparation for the planned protests divided many opinions on social media.
Many noted that from a parent's perspective, releasing a eulogy only causes distress and fear, as no one would want to imagine their child's death.
A lady identified as Sharon Telly admired the courage portrayed by Gen-Zs, saying that she does not have it in her to be that bold.
Valentine Wanjiku advised Gen-Zs to pray before attending the protests, so that the situation does not deteriorate like last year.
"The fearless generation, but let's also remember to kneel and cry to God to have mercy on Kenya, life is more spiritual than physical, so don't die for nothing, God delivers! We shall all die one day, but not until we have fulfilled our purpose in this world," she said.
Why are Gen Z's protesting?
The demonstrations slated for Wednesday, June 25, are meant to commemorate the youths who died in 2024 during the Finance Bill protests.
Many opine that it has been a year since the government promised to make life better, but little has been done.
As the youth plan to march for change, Makana Edwin’s words are no longer just a chilling eulogy; they are a mission.
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Gov't dissuaded from disrupting protests
Meanwhile, the United States, Britain and Germany, and nine other foreign diplomats have called on the government to facilitate peaceful demonstrations.
The envoys backed the planned protests and cautioned the government against deploying plainclothes officers and unmarked vehicles.
In a joint statement, the diplomats further condemned the use of goons by government-aligned leaders to infiltrate and disrupt peaceful demonstrations.
"Protecting the right to protest is vital to preserving civic space and a cornerstone of Kenya's vibrant democracy,” the statement reads.
Gov't plans to disrupt Gen Z protests
This comes after reports emerged claiming senior Kenya Kwanza government officials were scheming to disrupt the planned demonstration.
An explosive exposé revealed an alleged plot to infiltrate the peaceful Gen Z-led protests with hired goons.
Names of individuals suspected to be behind the scheme were identified, warning of a coordinated plan to sabotage the memorial demonstrations.
The report implicates five Members of Parliament—two from Kisii, two from Central Kenya, a female MP from the Rift Valley, and a governor—accused of coordinating specific assignments to destabilise the protests.
Racheal Nyaguthie, HoD Human Interest, added the section on Kenyans divided by Gen-Z man's eulogy
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