Ruto warned of round 3 of Gen Z’s wave of demos coming

Former Nairobi Town Clerk Philip Kisia has taken President William Ruto over his remarks that he is the best president Kenya has had.

Speaking in a local podcast on Saturday, August 16, 2025, Kisia warned Ruto to focus on serving Kenyans or risk triggering Gen Z season three protests.

He said young people across the country are increasingly disillusioned by unmet promises and continued scandals.

Kisia questions Ruto’s record

In his statement, Kisia posed a direct challenge to the President.

“You, William Ruto, what have you done for us other than the Weston Hotel, whose land is under question?

“Other than the Ruai land, which is under question, the sugar has mercury. If they don’t change, I can tell you without fear that Gen Z round 3 is coming.”

Kisia explained that issues such as questionable land ownership, unsafe food products, and lack of accountability in government have created a groundswell of anger, especially among the youth.

According to him, unless corrective action is taken quickly, more protests similar to those witnessed earlier this year will emerge.

Corruption remarks

The analyst also weighed in on Ruto’s recent remarks that Parliament is the weakest link in the fight against corruption.

Kisia noted that the comments have sparked heated debate among political observers and civil society.

While some agree that Parliament has failed to curb graft, others argue that it is the Executive that bears the larger share of responsibility.

Kisia said such remarks sound like attempts to shift blame rather than offer solutions.

“When we talk of certain arms of government being corrupt and we have the power to prosecute every corrupt leader, what are we telling Kenyans? Our leaders must understand that what Kenyans want is a working system, not rhetoric,” Kisia said.

He urged leaders to demonstrate genuine commitment by strengthening institutions and prosecuting those involved in corruption, rather than merely pointing fingers.

As the conversation continues, Kisia’s warning about a possible Gen Z season three has captured attention online, with many young Kenyans echoing his frustrations.

For critics, his words highlight the growing impatience with promises that remain unfulfilled, while for supporters, they serve as a reminder that accountability must remain at the centre of leadership.