When two heads of state meet to discuss how to whip and discipline citizens demanding accountability, we’ve crossed from democracy into dictatorship. President Suluhu’s call for President Ruto to join her in suppressing Gen Zs is a conspiracy against constitutional rights.
The audacity to frame calls for good governance as notorious behaviour that must be tamed is an insult to every freedom our constitutions guarantee. Democracy is anchored on the fundamental pillars of the rule of law, human rights and accountable leadership. These aren’t negotiable.
If exercising our constitutional right to protest makes us deserving of canes and whips then our leaders have forgotten who they serve. We will not be silenced. We will not be beaten into submission. The Constitution is our shield and defender and not the whims of those who fear accountability.
Justice William Musyoka has delivered 7 Bombshells in a scorching judgment and arguably the most comprehensive indictment our justice system's failure to serve ordinary citizens while simultaneously determining that #SmallClaimsCourt judgments delivered after 60 days are null and void. 🧵
History repeats itself. Listen to Koigi Wamwere's mother ask for her son in court. After he had at first been sentenced to death then after pressure from all over was sentenced to 4 years (long story, a tweet won't do justice maybe @tooearly4birds will one day)
Translates loosely to
"What kind of government is this, that takes the father and children,
What government is this that locks up children even after they have killed them"
She then leads a prayer of defiance, saying that God will not let her enemies win.
Also see the reaction about the judgment from parties involved
He died smiling. He died wishing for better governance in his country. He died wearing a flag of his Country, Rest easy comrade. To us you are a hero 🕊. Repost Widely Africans
So we all agree that we’re way past #RejectFinanceBill2024!!!! It’s now a fight against persistent corruption, poor governance, punitive policies, a corrupt justice system and an unjust govt! WE WON’T STOP
@C_NyaKundiH The younger generation's voice was validated and upheld. The older generation guided in wisdom, gentleness and love. God's Word being supreme took the centre stage. And, we concluded by praying because we need God's help to progress.
The @NationMediaGrp Sustainability & Climate Desk is happy to announce that beginning this Sunday, 4th of June, the Climate Action pull out - which was previously a monthly publication - becomes a weekly publication; free with your copy of the Sunday Nation. Grab a copy! 🤓