Nyutu: Govt sponsoring goons to demonise Gen Z protests
Murang’a County Senator Joe Nyutu has stated that the government is sponsoring goons to demonise peaceful Gen Z protesters in the country.
Speaking at a local TV station on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, Nyutu stated that every Kenyan has a constitutional right to express dissatisfaction with the government through protests.
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“The government is sponsoring these goons so that we demonise Gen Z demonstrations. It is a right of every Kenyan to express dissatisfaction with the government through a demonstration,” he stated.
Further, he has urged the government to allow peaceful demonstrators to exercise their constitutional right and provide them with protection when picketing.
He has also called upon the police to take action against criminals who infiltrate demonstrations.
“Let peaceful demonstrators do their demos. Let police protect life and property and take action against criminals who infiltrate peaceful demonstrations,” he said.
This follows the protests that marked the 35th anniversary of Kenya’s pro-democracy Saba Saba movement, bringing normalcy to a near halt in some parts of the country.
Major roads and access points, particularly in Nairobi, were blocked by police barricades, limiting movement and access to critical services.
Businesses across multiple counties remained closed due to fear of looting, with at least six counties reporting confirmed looting incidents.
The aftermath
Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Kipchumba Murkomen said individuals responsible for Saba Saba’s disruptions would be investigated and prosecuted, as has been done for those involved in earlier violent protests.
He lauded the police, describing their performance as “commendable and necessary for public safety.”
The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) has recorded 31 deaths and 107 injuries resulting from the Saba Saba anniversary protests held on Monday, July 7.
In a statement on July 8, 2025, KNCHR Vice-Chairperson Raymond Nyeris confirmed that by 7:00 pm, the Commission had documented two cases of enforced disappearances and 532 overall arrests.
KNCHR condemned the violation of human rights, stating that all responsible parties, including the police, civilians, and all other stakeholders, must be held accountable.
“We once again send our message of condolence to those who lost their loved ones and wish a quick recovery to those nursing injuries,” the statement read in part.
