A section of Professionals from Luo Nyanza are castigating opposition chief Raila Odinga for turning Luos into ‘perpetual protesters’.
They say that Raila has a habit of turning to the Luo youth to register his discontent with the ruling regime.
“Any form of political demonstration at this point in time is causing further stigmatisation of our community by making us perpetual demonstrators,” said Martin Ogindo.
Ogindo wants the youth to shun calls by Azimio leaders to go to the streets in support of the four IEBC commissioners facing ouster.
“As Kenyans, we want to bring to an end to the perpetual misuse of young Kenyans in demonstrations,” said Ogindo.
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Ogindo is advising Luo youth not to be misused by leaders with selfish interests.
“We instead ask them to use their energy, talents and creativity positively and productively.
“Unemployed young people are looking for opportunities to be gainfully engaged and be self-reliant,” Ogindo said.
Others present at the presser were former Kisumu governor Jack Ranguma, former Kisumu Senator Fred Outa and former Nyatike MP Edick Anyanga.
Ranguma says while Azimio chair Uhuru Kenyatta is spearheading a peace process in the DRC, Raila was planning protests in Kenya.
“The Azimio leader may have a point with his rallies but the timing is not appropriate at all.
“Our children are sitting for their national examinations, the economy is battered,” Ranguma said.
“Nyanza leaders should do something better for the youth. Protests will not help the young people,” he added.
Anyanga wants the youth to shun leaders who are out to use them as protesters.
“Enough is enough, we cannot allow suhc misuse of our youths .
“Stop this rubbish and give President William Ruto time to fulfil his pledges,” Anyanga said.