Dagoretti North MP Beatrice Elachi has called on Generation Z in Kenya to be more responsible in how they express their frustrations with national leadership, especially President William Ruto.
Speaking at a public event, Elachi reminded the youth that while their concerns are real and important, blaming the president for every issue in the country may not be the right approach.
She urged young people to focus on finding solutions through dialogue instead of focusing all their anger on one person.Her comments come at a time when tensions in the country are high.
Many young Kenyans have been using social media and protests to speak out about the economic struggles they face and what they see as poor leadership.
Elachi, who is known for openly speaking on social matters, said that Kenya’s problems are deep and complex. She said that focusing only on the president ignores other people and systems that also play a role in the country’s challenges.
According to her, things like corruption and failure in county governments also contribute to the suffering many Kenyans are going through.
Elachi said that the youth have every right to raise their voices, but they should do it in a respectful and productive way.
She believes that working together is the best way to improve the country instead of constantly pointing fingers.
Her comments have caused different reactions. Some people online have supported her and said she is encouraging a helpful conversation.
They believe she is right to ask young people to think deeper about the real causes of the country’s problems.However, others have not taken her words kindly. Some see her remarks as an attempt to defend the president and silence the youth.
A user on X, formerly Twitter, said telling Gen Z to stop blaming the president feels like an attempt to shut them up.
That user added that leaders should listen more instead of always trying to advise or defend themselves.
Elachi has also been in the news for her call to regulate social media. At the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast, she gave an emotional prayer where she blamed social media for hurting young people’s minds.
She also said the online space can be cruel, especially when people are grieving. She mentioned that after her son died, she faced cyberbullying from strangers, which made things even harder.
In a recent interview, she said one of her worst moments was reading hurtful comments about her late son from people who didn’t even know him.
