Nominated Member of Parliament Sabina Chege has sparked fresh political debate after suggesting that individuals publicly condemning violence during the ongoing Gen Z protests could, in fact, be the very ones behind it.
Speaking on a local TV station on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, Chege remarked, “We know who the real perpetrators of violence in the city are. Those loudly condemning the violence are the ones behind it. Only God knows the truth.”
She added that the country’s recent political climate has blurred the lines between activism and incitement: “You know this has been a very political journey, so you cannot separate the politicians from what is happening tomorrow.”
Her comments come just a day before nationwide demonstrations commemorating the deadly June 25, 2024, protests, where over 60 lives were lost amid widespread opposition to the Finance Bill. This year’s protests—still largely youth-led—have reignited frustrations over taxation, state corruption, and accountability.
Call for security agencies to probe politicians
Chege expressed concern about how some public statements have gone unchallenged, urging security agencies to take a closer look: “When I read headlines and hear the news reports about the people who are being mentioned, that they are the ones planning—some of these people have spoken in broad daylight, and I think the security personnel should question them on what they meant.”
She also referenced remarks by Tiaty MP William Kamket, who recently posted that “Pokots are coming to town,” a comment that raised eyebrows online. Chege dismissed the remark as a distraction from the real issue.
“Perhaps when Kamket says Pokots are coming to town, I highly doubt whether that is the real issue. We know there are people who are planning; some of them are the ones that are condemning loudly. God knows, I do not know,” she said.
Her remarks have come at a time when the government is facing mounting pressure to address allegations of police brutality and claims of hired goons infiltrating peaceful protests. Faith-based organisations like the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) have also criticised the state for fostering a “culture of lies” and suppressing dissent.
Faith leaders call for peaceful demonstrations.
National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) Chairperson for Nairobi, Rev. Alphonse Kanga, has issued a stern warning against any form of violence during the planned demonstrations.
Speaking during an interview with a local TV station on Monday night, June 23, 2025, Kanga emphasised that religious leaders have consistently advocated for the right to peaceful demonstrations, asserting that no one should suffer harm as a result of participating in such events.
Chege urged a shift from criticism to action: “We’ve done a lot of politicking and criticising, which is okay. But it’s important that this time, as leaders, we focus on the things and projects we can do for Kenyans.”
As the country braces for a potentially volatile day, Chege’s claims have added fuel to an already tense national conversation around truth, accountability, and political doublespeak.
