A popular social media personality has stirred intense public debate after expressing strong opposition to ongoing protests in Kenya. In a string of emotionally charged social media posts, she voiced deep fear and disillusionment with the state, declaring that taking part in demonstrations was both risky and ultimately pointless.
Refusing to join the growing movement, she stated plainly that she would not risk her life for change she believes is unlikely to come. “I am not going to save Kenya. I can’t die. This government will kill you. Stay home,” she said, her tone underscoring both fear and frustration.
These statements were made at a time when a wave of activism is sweeping across the country, led predominantly by young Kenyans—especially from Gen Z—who are calling for accountability, reforms, and a better future. While many are choosing to take to the streets in solidarity, she has opted out, citing the dangers associated with civic protests in Kenya.
According to her, her position is not about indifference but survival. She argued that facing off with a powerful and sometimes brutal state apparatus is a battle ordinary citizens cannot win. “Can I just be real with you? You can’t win over the government. Just make peace with the fact that you have a bad government—and it’s okay,” she said in one post.
The content creator, known for her focus on personal growth and lifestyle, emphasized that her decision was shaped by previous cases of police violence and fatalities during past protests. She questioned the effectiveness of mass demonstrations when so many lives have been lost in vain. “I will never ever save Kenya. I barely struggle to put food on my table. That’s why I’m telling you to stop fighting life. They will kill you, people will cry, you’ll be buried, and people will forget about you. Stay home,” she warned.
Her blunt remarks have sparked fierce online reactions. Some users echoed her fears, saying the government’s response to protest has historically been violent and unpredictable. They applauded her for choosing honesty and self-preservation over performative activism. Others, however, were deeply critical, accusing her of promoting fear, defeatism, and undermining the spirit of unity and resistance that has been driving the protests.
Despite the backlash, she has stood her ground, reiterating that her views come from a place of genuine concern for personal safety, not from a lack of care for her country. “I sympathise with the ones going out there, but I’m not ready to be another statistic,” she stated firmly.
Her stance has sparked broader conversations about fear, safety, and civic responsibility in modern Kenya. While many are pushing for change through direct action, her words have highlighted a different, more cautious perspective—one shared by many who silently watch from the sidelines, unsure of whether the fight is worth the cost.
