Hon. Julius Masinde Urges Immediate End to Protests to Prevent Anarchy

Hon. Julius Masinde at a past event.

In a powerful statement addressing the escalating unrest, Hon. Julius Masinde called for an immediate halt to the ongoing protests, citing severe infiltration by criminal elements and a consequent spike in looting and robbery. Masinde expressed deep concern over the inability of the police to effectively manage the situation, given their current restrictions on using water cannons and teargas, which he believes has left them virtually disarmed.

"We cannot continue on this trajectory," Masinde asserted. 

"The protests have been infiltrated by goons, yet police have been barred from using water and teargas. They are disarmed, and the result is looting and robbery. Only one thing is sensible to do now: #StopTheseProtests."

Highlighting the destructive nature of the protests, Masinde stressed that while the grievances fueling the demonstrations are valid, they must be addressed through legal and orderly means. 

"We cannot destroy our country in the name of correcting a mess," he stated. "All the grievances we have as a nation must be addressed within the confines of the law."

Masinde also pointed out the necessity for a strategic approach moving forward. With the finance bill already defeated, he questioned the next steps for the protestors, particularly the demands of the younger generation, Gen Z. He warned against unconstitutional methods for political change, such as the resignation of the president without a functional Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), which he described as a recipe for anarchy.

"Unconstitutional change of power should never be in the mind of any conscious generation, let alone the learned and informed Gen Zs,"~Masinde warned.

He urged for a more organized and lawful approach to addressing the nation's issues, emphasizing that the stability and future of the country depend on it.

In conclusion, Hon. Julius Masinde's impassioned plea serves as a crucial reminder of the importance of maintaining order and pursuing justice through lawful means. His call to #StopTheseProtests is a clarion call for reason and responsibility in these tumultuous times.