The much anticipated online meeting between president William Ruto and the younger generations that have been engaging in protests against government is set to be held this Friday from 2pm.
The first daughter Charlene Ruto has urged the youths to use the opportunity wisely, saying it is a life time chance.
“Young people, the chance of a lifetime awaits you. I encourage you to use it wisely and engage constructively because you are the ones who will determine the continuity of such levels of discussion for your success.
“The first ever president in the world to hold an online meeting with all Gen Z. Leggoo!” She shared on X.
State parastatals including Cabinet Secretaries are also expected to join the X Space, following a directive from the head of state.
#EngageThePresident from 2PMhttps://t.co/VF7gqom7so
— William Samoei Ruto, PhD (@WilliamsRuto) July 5, 2024
However, defiant youths are also set to hold a parallel space meeting and boycott Ruto’s.
“The only independent entity you have now as a country is social media. If you allow Ruto to infiltrate it, you are done. For all those willing to join, it’s a free world. But remember, more than 100 families are grieving their children. Taken early by this regime,” an X user said.
Social commentator Gabriel Oguda also joined in, saying, “Gen Zs have said they will also host their parallel X Space session at the same time Ruto will be speaking to his children tomorrow. This is the violence I signed up for.”
