Lady Bee honours fallen Gen Z protesters, calls for wisdom and peace
By Valerian Khakayi, June 25, 2026Veteran gospel singer and minister Bernice Nduku, widely known as Lady Bee, has paid tribute to the young Kenyans who lost their lives during the Gen Z protests, urging citizens to embrace wisdom, peace, and unity as the country reflects on the events of June 25.
In a heartfelt message shared on the anniversary of the protests, Thursday, June 25, 2026, Lady Bee recalled the pain and desperation she witnessed among young people who took to the streets to demand change.
“I remember this day with a lot of compassion. Looking at Kenyans, especially the Gen Zs on the streets that day, I saw desperation, pain, and hopelessness,” she said.
The gospel singer reflected on the struggles many Kenyans faced during that period, describing it as a painful moment in the country’s history.
“Have you ever been in a situation where you know the truth, yet that truth is being denied the chance to set you free? It is heartbreaking,” she added.
Lady Bee also paid tribute to those who lost their lives during the demonstrations, expressing hope that their sacrifices would not be forgotten.
“The souls we lost will not be in vain. God will restore this powerful nation,” she said.
According to her, one of the most important lessons from that season was the need for wisdom in decision-making and leadership.
“One lesson I learned from that season is the importance of wisdom,” she added.
“May God’s wisdom work in us. May we choose wisely, act wisely, and lead wisely. Affliction shall not rise a second time.”
Fallen Gen Z protestors
She called on Kenyans to honour the memories of those who died by rejecting violence and making thoughtful choices about the country’s future.
Lady Bee also expressed optimism that Kenya would emerge stronger through unity and peaceful engagement.
“For those souls that died prematurely, we honour their memory by voting wisely, rejecting violence, and protecting our nation at all costs. Peace shall reign. There shall be no bloodshed. And when victory comes, we shall all celebrate it alive, united, and stronger together in Jesus’ precious name,” Lady Bee wrote.
Additionally, the musician honoured the courage and dreams of the young people who participated in the protests, expressing hope that their memories would inspire a better future for Kenya.
“As we remember this day one year later, we do not remember it to reopen wounds, but to remind ourselves of the value of every life, the power of unity, and the responsibility we carry as citizens of this great nation,” she added.
“We remember the tears, the courage, the voices, and the dreams. May their memories inspire us to build a Kenya where justice, wisdom, peace, and opportunity prevail for every generation.”