Nairobi's Woman Representative, Esther Passaris, believes President William Ruto will address youth concerns despite recent unrest over the Finance Bill rejection. Passaris understands young people want quick change but insists violence isn't their goal.
"Generation Z wants big changes, not chaos in Kenya," Passaris said. "Their frustration is fair, but change is tricky."
Esther Passaris. Photo: Courtesy
Passaris asked youth to be patient, follow laws, and respect the constitution while pushing for their rights. She stressed peaceful protests and talks to solve problems.
Responding to criticism from analyst Mutahi Ngunyi, who said protests aimed to harm Kenya, Passaris said peace matters most.
"We need patience, as the saying goes, 'To err is human. To forgive is divine,'" Passaris added.
Protests lasted three weeks, and Ruto rejected the Finance Bill after youth protests, which included invading Parliament. Reports vary on casualties, with rights groups saying 39-41 deaths and 400 injuries, including police.
Passaris hopes for peace and talks instead of chaos, urging respect and talks to solve youth issues.