The Supreme Council of Kenya Muslims (SUPKEM) has urged the youth to cancel the protests scheduled for Thursday, August 8, and instead give the inclusive government a chance to fulfill its promises to the citizens.
Generation Z youth are planning what they claim will be a massive nationwide protest, known as ‘Nane Nane,’ aimed at pushing the current administration out of office and holding them accountable for their demands.
The call for protests is gaining momentum online, with youths from various counties expected to converge in Nairobi for the demonstration, which they claim is a fight for their rights.
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However, SUPKEM Chairman Hassan Ole Naado has advised the youth to halt their protests and allow the new cabinet to perform its duties.
“I have been following the vetting process of the cabinet ministers and I am convinced that the questions being asked are addressing the issues that Kenyans have been fighting for,” said Sheikh Ole Naado.
“I urge the youth to cancel their protests and give the cabinet the opportunity to do its work. The protests have led to deaths and destruction of property, and it is time for that to stop,” he added.
He added that SUPKEM has decided to support the current administration, which includes allies of President William Ruto and Opposition Leader Raila Odinga.
However, SUPKEM will be monitoring the promises made by each minister during their interviews to ensure they are fulfilled.
“We are not just saying we support them, but we will also be following up to ensure they keep the promises made to the citizens. Those who become complacent and forget the Kenyans, we will expose them,” said Mr. Ole Naado, expressing confidence that all the ministers will be approved.
Last week, SUPKEM withdrew from a case seeking to remove President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office.
The case was filed by activist Cyprian Nyamwamu, Khelef Khalifa, Janet Muthoni, Paul Rukaria, Fred Ogolla, and six others.
In the case, the petitioners demanded that President Ruto and Mr. Gachagua step down for failing to fulfill their leadership responsibilities to Kenyans since their election in 2022.
They argued that the country’s leadership has violated the constitution and called for the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to be directed by the court to hold a referendum.
The referendum would decide whether the president and his deputy could be removed from office on grounds of violating the constitution, abusing their power, and losing public trust.
