Kasipul Kabondo MP Boyd Were, who recently won the constituency by-elections, today showered the Gen Z generation with praise during his maiden speech in Parliament.

While speaking on the floor of the National Assembly during his inaugural address on Thursday, December 4, 2025, the 27-year-old Boyd Were took time to pay tribute to his Gen Z generation, delivering a powerful speech despite occasionally battling anxiety and stage fright.

While acknowledging previous generations, he highlighted the defiance and resilience of the Gen Z generation, which he said refuses to be silenced.

He noted that while the generation is grateful for the government’s efforts to strengthen the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), it still yearns for something deeper, including a focus on human dignity and societal well-being.

Boyd emphasised that Gen Z envisions a country where national progress is not measured only in numbers but also in human dignity.

“I rise on the shoulders of generations that came before me, but I also rise carrying the fire of a generation that refuses to be silenced. Gen Z is rising, grateful for the government’s commitment to growing our GDP and strengthening our economy, yet yearning for something deeper,” he said.

He highlighted the need for every young person to access decent work, earn a fair income, and support their families with pride.

He called for accountability, transparency, and zero tolerance for corruption, as well as public institutions that are trusted and justice that is a right for all citizens, not a privilege.

He further insisted on the importance of fair national opportunities, humane governance, environmental protection, and success guided by a Gross Happiness Index. According to him, this is the Kenya that Gen Z believes in and is ready to build.

His late father

Boyd also reflected on his personal journey, having replaced his late father, Ongondo Were, who was murdered in Nairobi. He spoke about the deep pain of losing his parents, noting that he lost his mother, Immaculate Adiambo Amoth, long before he became the man he is today.

Despite these losses, he noted that he has stood resilient, carrying the names and strength of his parents as he embraced his role in public service.

He expressed that he seeks truth, closure, and justice for the murder of his father and not retaliation but a justice which, according to him, restores dignity, honours life, and heals broken communities.

He further stated that he has now embarked on a healing journey days after his father’s death.

He emphasised the need for healing, reconciliation, and an end to the cycles of violence that have claimed too many fathers, mothers, and children in Kenya.

Boyd concluded by honouring not only his father but all those who lost their lives during political campaigns, stressing that their memories must strengthen the resolve to ensure that no family loses a loved one because of politics.

Boyd Ware was sworn into Parliament on Wednesday, December 4, 2025, alongside other MPs who won in the mini-polls.