While addressing members of the Maasai community during a public meeting, veteran politician Maina Kamanda delivered a passionate appeal to the youth, especially Generation Z (Gen Z), urging them to rise and fight for their rights amid what he termed as lost opportunities under President William Ruto’s regime.
Kamanda emphasized that the fight should not be with weapons but through peaceful mobilization and strategic activism online.
“If the youth cannot fight for their rights now, their time is being wasted. The time to act is now, not tomorrow,” he declared, urging Gen Z to take charge and lead the country toward a better future.
He also reflected on his own life, saying he had lived long enough and was now speaking without fear. “If the government wants to kill me for speaking the truth, let them do it.
My days of living are over; right now, I’m living on bonus,” he stated boldly, drawing applause from the crowd.
Kamanda went on to praise former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, referring to him as the rightful leader who can work together with Gen Z to save Kenya.
“Gachagua is accommodating. In his party, everyone is represented — that’s leadership,” he said, encouraging the Maasai community to rally behind Gachagua.
The remarks come at a time of growing unrest among young Kenyans who feel sidelined in governance and economic opportunities.
Kamanda’s words have sparked conversations nationwide, as many see them as a wake-up call for the youth to organize and demand accountability.
As the country faces a wave of youth-led activism, Kamanda’s message underscores the urgency for intergenerational unity to defend democracy and fight for a more inclusive Kenya.
By Kenyans