Listen to Us- Dr. Ofweneke tells President Ruto in Strongly Worded Letter

Celebrated comedian and media personality Dr. Ofweneke has added his voice to the growing list of influential Kenyans rallying behind the Gen Z-led protests shaking the country.

In a strongly worded Instagram post on Friday, June 27, 2025, Ofweneke delivered a pointed message to President William Ruto, urging the government to stop ignoring the voices of Kenya’s youth and to engage with the country’s evolving civic consciousness.

Titled "Mr. President…", the post didn’t mince words.

“Times have changed. This is a new generation, new energy, and a new way of thinking. You might want to change tactics—and there’s only one: LISTEN TO US!” he wrote.

Ofweneke’s remarks come in the wake of deeply unsettling comments made by Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, who publicly encouraged police to use live bullets and shoot anyone seen near a police station.

The statement, widely condemned as reckless and unconstitutional, has caused massive public unrest, with many Kenyans calling for Murkomen’simmediate resignation and prosecution.

Critics argue that Murkomen, who holds the powerful docket of Interior and National Administration, has shown blatant disregard for human life—especially during a period when the public is mourning multiple protest-related deaths and injuries. His comments have been labeled not just insensitive, but dangerous, as they embolden violent suppression of constitutional rights.

Ofweneke’s post was met with overwhelming support online, where Kenyans praised his boldness in standing with the people at a time when many influential figures remain silent. His message resonates with a generation tired of empty promises and political arrogance.

The ongoing protests, led primarily by Gen Z and younger millennials, mark the first anniversary of the deadly June 25, 2024, demonstrations. What started as protests against economic injustice has evolved into a full-blown movement against state brutality, corruption, and repression.

Ofweneke now joins artists like Juliani, King Kaka, and media icons such as Larry Madowo, who have taken a public stand against the rising tide of authoritarianism.

As the youth continue to occupy digital and physical spaces, one thing is clear: this is not just a moment — it’s a movement. And leaders, both political and cultural, are being called to account.