Political commentator Francis Gaitho has announced a major nationwide citizen protest set for Monday, January 27, 2025.
He has urged all Kenyans to treat this day as a national holiday by keeping businesses closed, staying home from work, and refraining from attending school.
Gaitho has declared that this protest will not be a one-time event but will take place every Monday until his demands are met, signaling a prolonged period of resistance aimed at addressing pressing national issues.
At the centre of Gaitho’s protest is a series of grievances that he says represent the frustrations of many Kenyans.
Among them is a call for President William Ruto’s resignation. Gaitho accuses Ruto of failing to address critical economic challenges and human rights concerns since assuming office.
He argues that the president’s leadership has worsened the livelihoods of ordinary Kenyans, citing a rise in the cost of living and the erosion of basic freedoms as key indicators of his failure.
Another major issue driving the protests is the demand to end illicit financial flows.
Gaitho claims that powerful individuals and groups have captured key industries and sectors of the economy, leading to the diversion of resources meant to benefit ordinary citizens.
He insists that corruption and greed among a few well-connected individuals have plunged the country into deeper economic, leaving millions struggling to survive.
The protest also aims to shed light on human rights violations, specifically abductions, enforced disappearances, and extrajudicial killings.
Gaitho has decried the lack of accountability for these abuses, which he says have become increasingly common.
He emphasizes the need for justice for victims and their families, calling on the government to uphold the rule of law and ensure that state agencies respect human rights.
Furthermore, Gaitho is demanding the resignation of two key figures Noordin Haji and Mohammed Amin whom he accuses of complicity in the human rights violations he has highlighted.
Haji, the Director of Public Prosecutions, and Amin, the Director of Criminal Investigations, are accused of failing to take action against perpetrators of these abuses, effectively allowing impunity to thrive within the system.
Gaitho’s announcement has sparked widespread reactions from Kenyans, with some supporting his call for action while others question the feasibility of his demands.
However, the protests are likely to test the resilience of both citizens and the government, as they mark yet another chapter in Kenya’s ongoing struggle with governance, justice, and economic challenges.
As January 27 approaches, the nation watches closely to see how this protest movement emerges.
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