"Tumekuonea 18" DP Kithure Kindiki Warns Leaders Who Have Been Using Youths as Goons, Hecklers and Bloggers

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has issued a stern warning to political leaders who exploit Kenyan youth as tools for disruption and propaganda. 

In a pointed statement delivered recently, Kindiki declared that, "Not Anymore." 

He directly addressed the practice of recruiting young people to serve as goons, hecklers, and bloggers in political battles.

"Many leaders have been using the young people of Kenya as goons, hecklers and bloggers," Kindiki stated, as captured in reports from major media outlets including K24TV and Msenangu FM. 

The Deputy President emphasized that such exploitation must end, signaling a shift in how the government views the role of youth in politics. 

He highlighted how some politicians pay or manipulate young individuals to create noise, intimidate opponents, or spread divisive content online, often for short-term gains rather than genuine national interest. 

This rebuke comes amid ongoing concerns about youth unemployment, political violence, and the misuse of social media in Kenyan elections and public discourse. 

By drawing a line, he positions the current administration as committed to fostering responsible leadership and constructive engagement from youth.