Listen To Kenyans, Bullets Won't Solve Anything; Natembeya Tells Govt as President Ruto Warns Those Planning To Overthrow Him

Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya has sent a strong message to President William Ruto and the national government.

He said that using guns and police force to silence young people will not fix Kenya’s problems.

Speaking during an interview, Natembeya said that the government must stop ignoring the voices of angry Kenyans, especially the youth, commonly known as Gen Z.

He warned that Kenya is on the edge and the leaders must act fast before things get worse.

“You cannot use bullets to stop people from speaking the truth,” Natembeya said.

“If a million Kenyans walked to State House today, what would you do? You can’t kill all of them. Power belongs to the people.”

He said many leaders have created walls around themselves and think they are untouchable. But those walls, he warned, are weak and can easily fall when Kenyans rise up.

Natembeya also warned the government not to take the Gen Z protests lightly. He said this generation is bold, angry, and tired of empty promises.

“These young people are not joking. They want a better life. They want jobs, good healthcare, and an end to corruption. If you don’t listen to them, they will push you out,” he added.

The governor blamed the current crisis on poor leadership and a struggling economy. He said youth unemployment has reached dangerous levels.

“Imagine finishing school and staying jobless for years—not because you are lazy, but because there are no jobs. That is the reality facing many young Kenyans,” Natembeya said.

He urged President Ruto to stop using force and start listening.

“You were elected to serve the people, not to rule them with fear. You can’t govern through violence,” he said.

This comes after the deadly Saba Saba protests where 31 people were killed and over 100 injured by police, according to the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights. Police were seen chasing protesters even into their homes.

The Gen Z protests started last year against tax hikes, but have now grown into a wider call for change in leadership.

Natembeya warned that if the government refuses to listen, the people might force it out—peacefully or not.

“Kenya belongs to all of us. Let’s not push it to the edge,” he concluded.