Gen Zs Leak Chats from Parents Warning Them Against Showing up for Protest: "Usiende Tao"
- Many Kenyan Gen Z are determined to join the Wednesday, June 25, memorial protests
- Youths on X have shared funny responses to their parents' concerns about them participating in the protests
- According to the chats, parents fear for the safety of their children amid the planned demonstrations
Wednesday, June 25, 2025, marks a historic day for Kenyan youth, who will hold a street demonstration to commemorate those killed during the June 25, 2024, Occupy Parliament protests.
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Many Kenyan parents have warned their children not to participate in the Nairobi CBD demonstrations, apprehensive about potential dangers.
Parental warnings ahead of memorial protests
Taking to X, one youth shared a screenshot of his mother warning him against setting foot in town.
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However, he didn't take her advice, but instead insisted he would go.
"Sasa, kesho usiende tau," the mum texted.
In response, the person cheekily responded:
"Poa mum, siendi tau, naenda tao."
In the thread, another young person also shared a screenshot of his private message with his father, warning him not to go to town.
"Hi son, I hope you are well. I urge you to remain indoors tomorrow for your safety. Please, it's your father saying. Goodnight," read the message.
Another parent also urged her son to be careful:
"Good morning, hope you are doing well, hii week ya Gen Z. Kindly take care."
Another father also commanded his son not to go to work on Wednesday, June 25, due to the protest.
"Nataka utoke kazini leo kijana yangu."
"Daddy na kazi?" the son asked.
"Nimesema nataka utoke kazini. Wametangaza Nairobi kuna maandamano. Nisiskie umeenda uko na mama yako anakungoja sana. Amekupigia simu umekataa kuchukua," the dad responded.
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Netizens have reacted to chats in different ways, and here are some reactions:
Vintage Man:
"Mine told me to be careful since she knew I must go."
@itskipngettich:
"Wangu ameniachilia kma kondoo ban."
@otienoeva8:
"Leo watu watakosana na wazazi ni wengi aisee😂 #SiriNiNumbers."
@critical_axis:
"No offence, but as reckless as it may sound, we can't be like our parents."
@Brizad0020:
Mzae ameniambia kesho tutakuwa na emergency family meeting na wananitaka by 10 am."
@mbiti_mwondi:
"Hawaelewi we’re on a mission."
@kiplagatserem30:
"Hawajui tunapigania watoto wetu."
@Georgin78934112:
"Mine ameniambia niache kusema wantam!"
@Granddaddy_:
"Kama wazazi wangekubali kutokea streets na sisi last year, saa hii tungekuwa tuna celebrate 1 year of independence."
B.M. Kimh:
"Very wise parents."
Cleophas Lukusa:
"My aunt can't trust me, amekol mara nne."
Faith Chumbaa:
"I know it's a suicidal mission to many,may God grant us peace and stability."
Victoria Florence:
"My prayers to Gen Z, let's them all kneel down and pray to the heavens. God will hear their cry, only God can solve things."
What to know about June 25 protests
- Kenyans teased mortician Ann Mwangangi, with a man sending her KSh 1,000 hours before the protests.
- Kenyans took to TikTok to share dark jokes about not being afraid of dying during the June 25 Protests.
- Eric Omondi shared an emotional video honouring victims of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill protests, leaving Kenyans touched.
- Netizens shared hilarious memes as Kenyan Gen-Zs prepared for the protests.
- A popular DJ shared a disturbing eulogy ahead of planned protests, leaving Kenyans worried.
- Mortician Mwangangi leaked M-Pesa screenshots of Kenyans sending her as little as KSh 1 as ‘deposit’.
- Mugithi star Samidoh shared a photo holding a Kenyan flag upside down with a cryptic message, eliciting mixed reactions.
- TV presenter Amina Abdi Rabar’s post on her eulogy before the protests went viral.
- Popular TikToker Marrietimmie shared her last wishes before stepping out for the protests, directing her mother on what to do in case she doesn't return home alive.
Anne Njogu's message to Gen Zs joking about death
In other news, media personality Anne Njogu called out Gen Zs for making light of death in their jokes about the planned protests on June 25.
Many TikTok users had posted about what might happen to them if they die during the protests, with some making dark comments about their posthumous fate.
Njogu expressed her disapproval of this trend, arguing that death is not something to joke about.
She explained the importance of being careful with words, as she believes in the power of the tongue.
The veteran radio host urged young people to avoid making light of serious matters like death.
Caren Nyota, HoD Entertainment, added details on what to know about June 25 protests.
Proofreading by Mercy Nyambura, copy editor at TUKO.co.ke.
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