Martin Luther King's eldest son and his wife Andrea Waters King have urged Kenyans to maintain peace as they protest against the Finance Bill 2024.
The couple, currently in the Maasai Mara, has urged protesters and security forces to use nonviolent tactics.
"Nonviolence is not merely a tactic. It is a profound expression of moral courage," they said.
Quoting his father, King III said nonviolence is a powerful weapon which cuts without wounding and ennobles the man who wields it.
"We urge you to let your protests be a testament to your dignity and discipline," Andrea King said.
They told Kenyans to protest with love in their hearts.
"Kenyans and security forces, the world is watching," King III added.
Additionally, they expressed their deep concern about the tragic deaths of protesters and the violence in burning parts of the Parliament building.
King III further said that the greatest legislative strides his father made, such as the passing of the Civil Rights Act, were realised through nonviolent tactics.
"Martin Luther King Jr. said, that in the nonviolent struggle, there is room for everyone. There is no distinction of colour, no requirement other than a steadfast commitment to justice, courage, and love," King III said.
They urged Kenyans to show the world their voices and to rise, not in anger, but in a harmonious call for justice.
"Dad said, at the centre of nonviolence stands the principle of love. Love for your country, love for your fellow citizens, and love for a future where justice prevails."
"We will continue to strengthen the chorus for love and promote a more just society, envisioned by my parents, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Coretta Scott King," they added.
