Renowned religious Leader Pastor Wilfred Lai has appealed to the youthful generation, famously known as Gen-Z to retract there protests and embrace constructive dialogue.
In his Sunday summon at the Jesus Celebration Centre (JCC) in Bamburi, Kisauni Sub County, the Bishop lauded the youth telling them they have already achieved big objectives in their protests since the Finance Bill, 2024 was dropped, with President Ruto calling for a Multi-sectrol dialogue to the issues raised.
The Man of cloth sent a humble appeal to the youth to carry on with their demands for answers from the government but in a strategic, peaceful, legal and in consistent manner instead of causing mayhem, panic and uncertainty in a country that is already grappling with economic hardships.
He said the course is noble for a country that has seen hopelessness among it’s people. He however, said the fight for good governance, better economic status and better living standards for all should not lead to pain, injuries and deaths.
“Our young people, Sons and Daughters of this country, I humbly ask for your forgiveness. I beg for forgiveness on behalf of the others. This country has a great future if we sit down and talk. Revenge will not correct the wrongs. It will not heal us. We will move ahead if we forgive, talk to each other and pray. I beg you the Gen Zs,” said Pastor Lai.
Though he said the course is noble, he cautioned that without clear and proper strategy the efforts may fail to achieve the set goals but plunge the country into anarchy.
“As religious leaders and parents too we have a responsibility to guide our children to the right path. When it comes to such critical national issues, we are very much involved. It is that time we should be very close to our children than ever. We are taking care of a very delicate generation that needs close parental and God’s guidance as well,” he said.
The Bishop’s concerns come amid fears that the numbers of people shot dead during the Anti-Finance Bill protests in the country may shoot since most of who participated are missing while some in critical condition in various hospitals countrywide.
At least three deaths were recorded in Mombasa while earlier figures from the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR) confirmed that over 23 deaths were recorded during the Tuesday, June, 24, 2024 protests.
Most killings occured in the Kenya’s Capital, Nairobi after the Gen-Z invaded parliament and police shot them.
President William Ruto rejected the Finance Bill, 2024 and called for constructive dialogue among various stakeholders to chat the way forward for the nation’s unity and prosperity.
