Muslim leaders on Thursday told Gen Zs that they represented the aspirations of the majority of Kenyan people.
"You represent the feelings, the spirit, the rage and the aspirations of an overwhelming majority of our people," The leaders said.
Speaking during briefing media in Maa Hotel Nairobi, the leaders said that they share youths' frustrations, agony and pain.
They said that they empathise with youths on the suffering, the maimings and those in the struggle who have been killed.
"Our prayers are with you and we stand in solidarity with you in this struggle," they said.
The leaders urged Gen Zs not to relent in their legitimate struggle which is personified by their own brand and character.
They said they must seize the moment and opportunities that are thrust upon them by the circumstances of the moment.
They stated that endless protests cannot be an end in itself, rather it is a means to a well-defined end which must be realistic, achievable and within the confines of the law.
"Sadly, as was not unexpected, hooligans and anarchists who unlike you are neither peaceful nor share in the objectives of your struggle have infiltrated your protests causing mayhem and destruction and adding to the suffering of the very people you are seeking to speak for," The leaders said.
"This calls for re-thinking and re-strategising without deviating from the cause," they added.
They said that they shall continue to open to the Gen Zs all their spaces of worship and centres across the country as they have done before.
"Your cause is legitimate and you are our sons and daughters," they said.
The leaders said as their elders and parents they remain at Gen Z's disposal for guidance, counsel and any other assistance within their means.
They thanked the youths for acting reasonably to cancel the protests and street demos across the country, which were planned to take place on Thursday.
They empathize with the nation, especially with youth who were wounded, and mourn with the families of the dead and fallen protesters.
"We pray and beseech the Almighty Allah, Lord of the Heavens and the Earth to salvage our nation, Kenya and grant us His Infinite Mercy and Peace to this nation and her people," they said.
