By Fridah Mbuvi, June 10, 2026
Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has sparked widespread debate after issuing a stern warning to Generation Z, saying young people should not return to the streets in protest after the 2027 General Election if they fail to elect leaders they consider credible.
Speaking in an interview shared by Plug TV Kenya, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) legislator argued that elections remain the most powerful constitutional tool for political change and insisted that post-election demonstrations reflect a failure of voter decision-making.
Amisi said young people must take greater responsibility in shaping Kenya’s leadership by actively participating in elections rather than relying on street protests as a corrective mechanism after the fact.
“When the election is over and then you get the same calibre of leaders in that parliament, do not go back to the streets. Ata mimi mwenyewe nitakuja kuwachapa viboko because hiyo ni ujinga,” Amisi stated, remarks that have since triggered strong reactions online.
The legislator emphasized that the 2027 polls should be approached as a decisive moment for generational change, urging young people to register as voters, support credible candidates, and even consider vying for elective positions themselves.
He maintained that electoral accountability should precede protest action, arguing that taking to the streets after participating in what he termed poor electoral choices amounts to political irresponsibility.
Amisi further warned that any violence or loss of life resulting from post-election unrest would be a consequence of decisions made at the ballot box, insisting that citizens must own the outcomes of their democratic choices.
His remarks are part of a broader political messaging campaign tied to the Linda Wananchi movement, which has been advocating for a generational reset in Kenya’s leadership structure ahead of the 2027 elections.
The Saboti MP has consistently argued that meaningful political change cannot be achieved through a single presidential victory alone, but requires a wholesale shift in Parliament, county governments, and local leadership structures.
Amisi has also publicly aligned himself with a growing push for younger political leadership, recently expressing support for Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna as a potential opposition presidential candidate in 2027.
The comments are expected to fuel further debate around youth activism, electoral participation, and the role of protests in Kenya’s democratic process, particularly at a time when Gen Z activism has become a defining feature of the country’s political landscape.
