Kenya Kwanza leaders condemn planned June 25 protests
By People Daily Digital Reporter, June 20, 2026
A section of Kenya Kwanza leaders has criticised the opposition over planned protests slated for June 25, urging Kenyans to embrace peace, unity, and development instead.
Speaking in Malava, Kakamega County, Farouk Kibet cautioned opposition leaders against what he termed the misuse of the constitutional right to picket for political gain.
Kibet said Kenyans are more interested in development and national unity than in endless political confrontations.
“We want leaders who match their words with action. Kenyans need development, peace, and unity,” Kibet stated.
Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse also urged those planning the demonstrations to reconsider, saying the country should be allowed to move forward and focus on economic growth.
“I have heard that they are planning demonstrations on the 25th of this month. I urge Kenyans not to participate in the protests. Those organising them should be ready to take responsibility instead of mobilising other people’s children while keeping their own families away,” Mutuse said.
Policy matters
His Kitutu Chache North counterpart Japheth Nyakundi warned against any attempts to disrupt the daily activities of Kenyans, noting that citizens are tired of protests and want a peaceful environment to work and build their livelihoods
Taveta MP John Bwire challenged opposition leaders to offer alternative policies if they intend to compete politically with President William Ruto.
“If you want to compete with President William Ruto, come with a clear agenda and policies that can convince Kenyans. Leadership is about offering solutions and ideas, not empty rhetoric,” said Bwire.
At the same event, Senate Majority Leader Aaron Cheruiyot praised Members of Parliament for overwhelmingly supporting the Finance Bill 2026, saying some of its provisions will benefit local farmers.
Cheruiyot specifically cited measures affecting sugar imports, arguing that increased protection for locally produced sugar will help improve earnings for Kenyan sugarcane farmers.
He further called on leaders from the Western region to continue supporting President Ruto, assuring them that when the time comes for the region to seek national leadership, they will receive similar backing from other parts of the country.