Malindi Member of Parliament Amina Mnyazi during the distribution of women empowerment funds donated by Kenya Kwanza leaders at Malindi town. Photo by Ben Okweingoti. 
By Ben Okweingoti
Leaders allied to the Kenya Kwanza administration have appealed for calm across the country, urging the youth to avoid violence and embrace peaceful means of addressing their grievances.
Speaking in Malindi Town, Kilifi County, during the distribution of women empowerment funds donated by Kenya Kwanza leaders, Malindi Member of Parliament Amina Mnyazi emphasized the urgent need to engage the youth in structured dialogues to avert the growing unrest.
“The continued unrest among the youth is a ticking time bomb. We must find a structured way of addressing their concerns,” said Mnyazi, warning that the ongoing anti-government protests were hurting businesses, particularly in the tourism-dependent coastal region.
“You have seen the destruction associated with the protests. We are making economic progress as a country, but these demonstrations are making things worse, especially for our tourism sector,” she said.
Mnyazi urged the youth to focus on safeguarding the country’s stability and wait for the 2027 General Election to choose leaders who represent their aspirations.
“Let us not burn down our country. Even if we say ‘Ruto must go,’ he is protected by the Constitution until 2027,” she added.
Separately, Kibwezi West MP Mwengi Mutuse called on Malindi residents to reject divisive politics and violence, which he said posed a major threat to the local economy.
“This region depends heavily on tourism. Under President Ruto’s administration, tourist numbers have increased significantly, boosting the local economy,” said Mutuse. “But when there are violent protests, tourists get scared and flee. That affects everyone.”
The leaders reiterated the importance of unity, peace, and dialogue as key pillars for national development and youth empowerment.
