Kenyan Gen-Z Sends Mum Emotional ‘Farewell’ Message Ahead of Protests: "Niombee"
- God Fao is not backing down from the planned protests on Wednesday, June 25, despite the potential dangers that could arise during the demonstrations
- The TikTok user shared a moving farewell message to his loving mother in case he dies during the protests
- Social media users were moved by his emotional message and prayed for his safety during the demonstrations
Kenyans are gearing up for protests on Wednesday, June 25, in different parts of the country, with some sharing worrying messages ahead of the big day.
Source: TikTok
A TikTok user who plans to join fellow Gen Zs in the demonstrations has penned an emotional farewell message to his mother.
God Fao noted that his mother is tense and worried about him as he prepares to join the protests.
What message did God Fao have for his dad?
She fears losing him, despite Fao highlighting his good and innocent intentions for participating.
"Hey mum. If you’re reading this, I probably didn’t get the chance to hug you tight before I left. I know you’re scared — I am too. But I had to go. Not because I’m fearless, but because I dream of a future where no one else has to do this. Please don’t cry too much, Ma. Save some strength for when I come back.
"And if I don’t… just know I went down fighting for something bigger than me — and for you, tell my little siblings I love them. Tell dad I tried to be the man he raised. And you, you gave me life. Now I give mine for others to live free," the caption read.
What message did God Fao have for his siblings?
Fao admitted his mother would be disappointed to see her son protesting alongside fellow Gen Zs, seeking justice for the innocent lives lost at the hands of the police and government.
He said he is fighting for justice and good governance, together with his fellow fed-up protestors.
"We also do not want our children and the coming generation to go through the same problems we are going through right now as Gen Zs.
"Pray for me — and in case I do not come back, tell my younger siblings I died trying," he said, adding, "Sometimes life doesn't hand you what you want. You have to go out and fight for it."
Netizens react to God Fao's TikTok message
The TikTok video went viral and sparked mixed reactions from social media users in the comments:
lungari:
"My only two innocent sons were murdered in Kitengela. Afadhali wangekufa wakipigania justice, but they met ruthless killers on their way 😭😭😭. You will come back, my prayers are with you."
jaykendrick486:
"My son came yesterday and told me, 'Mum, fast for me. I will be joining maandamano.' I told him no one will be killed that day... we serve a living God."
I'm Leila:
"Is it so hard for the government to sit down and listen to its citizens? 😥 Are they happy seeing youths on the streets all the time? I'm not even proud to call myself a Kenyan."
shyqo gits:
"I speak safety in Jesus' mighty name. May the precious blood of JESUS cover and protect you all through. As a Gen Z parent, I’m scared — fear is all over me because I don’t want to see any young person go down at the hands of the police. But as you said, it’s God all the way. Long life is your portion in Jesus’ name. You must live to tell the story. O Lord, hear my humble prayer."
Morgan Junior:
"Don't worry, we will tell Ann Mwangangi to take care of you."
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Kenyans Gen Z releases own eulogy
In another story, a Kenyan Gen Z released his own eulogy ahead of the planned protests.
Makana Edwin, a 26-year-old, penned an emotional message that became a powerful symbol of the young man's courage, grief, and unshaken demand for justice.
Edwin's self-written eulogy went viral online, with netizens sharing mixed reactions in the comment section.
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