Thika clerics decry killings during protests
By Mathew Ndungu, June 30, 2025Pentecostal clerics from Thika, Kiambu County, have strongly condemned the recent killings of young people protesting against the government’s leadership, warning that the continued suppression of dissent is endangering the nation’s future.
The religious leaders urged the government to stop what they termed as “oppression” against a generation that is simply crying out for justice, opportunity, and economic reprieve.
Led by Pastor Irene Nyaga, who is renowned for her prophetic messages directed at national leaders, the clerics blamed the ongoing standoff between the youth and the government on high unemployment, punitive taxation, and a dwindling economic environment that has eroded investor confidence and left many young Kenyans hopeless.
“This country is bleeding. We are witnessing the death of our future through bullets and brutality. The youth are not the enemy—they are the voice of a troubled nation. The leadership must return to the altar of prayer. Only God can give us the breakthrough we desperately need,” stated Nyaga.
Her sentiments were echoed by Reverend Paul Kabucua, who described the ongoing Gen Z protests as more than just political demonstrations.
Moral decay
According to him, the movement is deeply spiritual, signalling a call for the nation to turn away from corruption and moral decay and back to divine guidance.
“We cannot use guns to silence what is spiritual. This generation is crying out not just for jobs or better living conditions, but for righteousness and accountability. As a country, we have strayed from God for far too long,” he said.
The clerics further challenged political leaders to lead with humility and conscience, reminding them that true leadership must reflect the will and welfare of the people.
They expressed concern that failure to address the root causes of the unrest could lead to deeper divisions and more loss of life.
Phyllis Wanjiru, a congregant who attended the prayer sessions, decried the high cost of living that has pushed many families into desperation.
She urged fellow Christians and prayer warriors across the country to intercede for peace, unity, and wisdom for the nation’s leaders.
“The youth are raising genuine concerns, but the government appears deaf to their cries. We need divine intervention to restore this country,” said Wanjiru.
The clerics who have been camping at the peak of Mt Kenya interceding for the country called on Kenyans, regardless of their faith or political affiliation, to seek unity through prayer and dialogue.
They warned that without urgent action, the country risks losing an entire generation.