Saboti Member of Parliament Caleb Amisi has cautioned against interpreting the current silence of Kenyan youth as a sign of surrender, saying it is only a temporary calm before another possible wave of resistance.

In a statement shared on Sunday, October 12, 2025, Amisi observed that the Gen Z movement, which erupted in 2024 and brought the country to a standstill for weeks, has only retreated to strategise.

He said the apparent quietness should not be mistaken for submission but understood as a ticking time bomb waiting for the right trigger.

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Amisi expressed concern that the issues that fuelled last year’s nationwide protests, such as unemployment, corruption, and the recycling of political elites, remain unresolved.

He warned that unless genuine reforms are introduced, the youth could rise again in an even stronger and more coordinated manner.

The Saboti legislator also took a swipe at the recent reunion between President William Ruto and former Baringo Senator Gideon Moi, describing it as a return of the old political order that the youth have been fighting to dismantle.

 According to him, bringing back individuals associated with past regimes only adds more frustration among the younger generation, who feel excluded from meaningful governance and leadership.

Amisi maintained that Kenya’s youth are yearning for complete change and an end to what they see as an oppressive system that thrives on favouritism and political patronage.

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“The silence of #GenZ should not be construed as submission. It is a ticking time bomb. The more you bring back my cabal to the system, the more wood to the fire. Youths want a complete overhaul of the oppressive system. Kenya simply needs a renaissance!” Amisi said.

He emphasised that what the country needs is a national rebirth, an awakening that replaces outdated politics with fresh ideas and leadership focused on fairness, accountability, and opportunity for all.

There comes a time when the young people have been faulted by the political establishments for demanding change, yet failing to turn up to register as voters.

Siaya Senator Oburu Odinga recently warned Gen Zs that if they don’t turn up to register as voters, they should keep quiet as they watch President Ruto being reelected.

Morara’s take on Gen Z movement

Retired civic educator Morara Kebaso recently came out, observing that the country has once again reverted to the pre-Gen Z movement era, where kingship politics were highly cherished.

He also faulted them for attacking any person who emerges and is willing to lead their course, instead of joining them in demanding accountability.