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Open Letter to His Excellency President William Ruto

Your Excellency, I write this letter in deep concern and urgency on behalf of many Kenyans, especially our youth, Gen Z, civil society actors, and everyday citizens who believe the signing of eight new laws has triggered a legitimacy crisis and is stoking the grounds for widespread unrest. On October 15, 2025, your administration quietly assented to eight bills: amendments to the National Land Commission Act, the Land Act, Wildlife Conservation, Computer Misuse & Cybercrimes, the National Police Service Commission, privatisation legislation, the Air Passenger Service Charge Bill, and the Virtual Asset Service Providers Bill. While the stated intentions of these laws may be to modernize institutions and accelerate reforms, the timing, speed, and lack of public consultation have amplified public suspicion. Many Kenyans perceive this move as a power grab, especially given that these laws were signed during the national mourning for the late Raila Odinga, amplifying fears of avoiding public scrutiny. We are witnessing signs of a movement mobilizing across social media platforms, particularly X, TikTok, and Instagram. Young people, those who have long felt marginalized in decision-making are now organizing, educating, and demanding accountability. The Gen Z protests of 2024 showed that when basic rights and economic

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