Kenya lost 6 billion due to Generation Z protests, Isaac Mwaura

Government spokesperson Isaac Mwaura  said the country  lost about Sh6 billion due to the Gen Z protests.

Mwaura insists that, if the protests continue, the economy will be affected negatively.

"In total, the country has lost about Sh6 billion, according to the Kenya Revenue Authority, due to the protests," he said.

"If we keep doing this, we are going to destroy people's businesses and our people will not have jobs." Added Mwaura.

Various groups have participated in the demonstration between June 18 and July 17,2024 , voicing their dissatisfaction over  various issues. 

Mwaura emphasized that certain people have taken advantage of the circumstance to commit crimes.

"Some demonstrators have been peaceful, but there are criminals who have taken advantage of it," he said. 

This distinction is important because it helps the government maintain law and order while addressing the legitimate concerns of peaceful protestors. 

Mwaura encouraged families to communicate in order to stop more unrest and called for talks to start at the local level.

He requested that parents discourage their Gen Z children from participating in any demonstrations.

"We have agreed to have a dialogue, I urge that these dialogues should begin from our homes. To ensure that we do not destroy our nation, parents should talk to their children," he pleaded.

Mwaura gave the people the assurance that the president is aware of the problems and is trying his best to find solutions.