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Kapseret Member of Parliament, Oscar Sudi, has shared details about his children’s involvement in the recent youth-led protests in Kenya.
Speaking at a funeral in Kesses, Uasin Gishu County on Friday, Sudi, a close ally of President William Ruto, revealed that his teenage children took part in the nearly three-week-long protests. He recounted a conversation with his daughter, who informed him about the protests and even sent money to support the victims.
“My Gen Z children were having lunch and then joining the protests. One of my daughters told me, ‘Dad, we Gen Z were doing our own good things, but these people have changed everything and come to oppress us. Nonetheless, I sent ten thousand shillings.’ I asked her what the ten thousand shillings was for. She said it was for those who were injured and those who died. You can imagine, even my own daughter sent money,” Sudi said.
The ruling UDA party MP jokingly remarked on the rebellious nature of Gen Z but emphasized that they would be heard. He urged them to respect the country and their parents while advocating for change.
“I want to encourage Gen Z to respect their parents, seek a way of life, and criticize us justly. We will listen to you, and we will move forward well as a country. But do not destroy what exists because you want something new that you don’t know where it comes from or where it begins. The important thing is to talk and find ways to resolve issues,” he said.
Sudi also shared his own humble beginnings, noting that he started working at the age of 14.
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