Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has called on Kenyan Gen Z to draw lessons from recent political developments in South Korea, where citizens and lawmakers are taking a stand for democracy.
In a statement shared via his X account on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, Amisi highlighted the importance of decisive action in protecting democratic values.
He urged the younger generation to take democracy seriously, emphasizing that when citizens act with purpose, they can remove a president.
Amisi compared the political scenario in South Korea and the need for active democratic engagement in Kenya.
“Dear Kenyan #GenZ, next time you think of removing a president from the seat, learn and see what is happening in #SouthKorea. People don’t joke around when it comes to democracy. They do what they mean, and they mean what they do. Once and the next day, life goes on. You wake up to a new clean country,” Amisi said.
Dear Kenyan #GenZ, Next time you think of removing a president from the seat, learn and see what is happening in #SouthKorea .People don't joke around when it comes to democracy. They do what they mean, and they mean what they do, once and the next day life goes on. You wake up…
— Hon. Caleb Amisi, MP (@Honcalebamisi) December 4, 2024
South Korea
South Korea is under political unrest after President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declared martial law, sparking protests from opposition lawmakers.
The MPs forced their way past soldiers to hold an emergency vote, overturning Yoon’s decree. The president accepted their decision six hours later.
Politicians condemned the move, calling it illegal and unconstitutional. Opposition leader Lee Jae-myung urged Democratic Party members to gather and reject the martial law order. Thousands of protesters also took to the streets, but despite the military’s presence, the situation remained peaceful.
The people called for Yoon’s removal.
Lawmakers managed to break through the barricades at the National Assembly. In an emergency session, 190 of the 300 members present voted unanimously to block the decree.
Later, Yoon announced he would reverse the decision. He ordered the withdrawal of troops but stood by his reasoning for declaring martial law in the first place.
Martial law temporarily allows the military to take control during emergencies to address threats or maintain public order, as outlined in South Korea’s constitution.
