Duale: 'Ruto must go' chant is not a Gen Z slogan

He said Ruto is firmly in control noting a regime change cannot be done on a "Twitter space".

In Summary
  • The slogan being propagated on social media is sponsored by a group of politicians from the opposition.
  • He noted that the Gen Zs raised valid and vital points which the president has since addressed.
Defence CS Aden Duale
Defence CS Aden Duale
Image: PCS

Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has defended the youths (Gen Zs) from allegations they are behind the 'Ruto must go' slogan.

According to Duale, the slogan being propagated on social media is sponsored by a group of politicians from the opposition.

"It is the traditional group of people who have not recovered and who cannot wait for 2027 and they even feel because Baba (Raila Odinga) is going to AU, they have no chance in 2027," he said.

He noted that the Gen Zs raised valid and vital points which the president has since addressed.

Speaking during a TV interview Wednesday night, the CS claimed that the proponents are a cabal who tried to stop Ruto from being the president and are now trying hard to detract him.

"They are the same people who were saying before the elections Ruto will not become the President and they have not recovered from that Ruto is now the President and he is changing the country," Duale told Citizen Tv.

He, however, assured them that Ruto is firmly in control noting a regime change cannot be done on a "Twitter space".

Following the withdrawal of Finance Bill, 2024 due to the widespread protests, the chants have now shifted to leadership.

What began as demonstrations against proposed tax measures have morphed into anti-Ruto slogans.

Destruction and looting have been witnessed in various parts of the country.

Leaders argue that criminals have infiltrated the protests.

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