A group of Pentecostal clerics from Thika, Kiambu County, has strongly condemned the brutal crackdown on protesting youth across the country, warning that Kenya is on a dangerous spiritual path unless urgent divine intervention is sought.

Led by Prophetess Irene Nyaga, a renowned prophetic voice in the region, the clerics decried the killings, injuries, and arrests witnessed during recent anti-government demonstrations spearheaded by Gen Z.

They emphasised that the unrest is not just political or economic but a reflection of a deeper spiritual decay in the nation. 

“This country is bleeding. We are witnessing the death of our future through bullets and brutality. The youth are not the enemy but the voice of a troubled nation,” said Prophetess Nyaga while addressing journalists from the peak of Mt Kenya, where the clerics have camped for national prayer.

Quoting Daniel 11:31, she said, “God has released His judgement upon Kenya because church leaders have committed abominations that have defiled the holy place. The leadership must return to the altar of prayer, as urged in Isaiah 44:1–5. Only God can give us the breakthrough we desperately need.” 

Over recent weeks, Kenya has witnessed an unprecedented wave of youth-led protests against controversial government proposals, including increased taxation and public debt. 

Kabucua described the Gen Z protests as prophetic movements demanding national repentance.

“We cannot use guns to silence what is spiritual. This generation is crying out not just for jobs, but for righteousness and accountability. As a nation, we’ve strayed from God for far too long.”

The clerics blamed the country's leadership for abandoning spiritual foundations in favour of corruption, violence, and manipulation. 

They noted that it's no coincidence that the youth, often dismissed as rebellious, are now leading the call for justice, truth, and fairness.

Quoting Proverbs 29:2, Nyaga said, “When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; but when the wicked rule, the people groan. Right now, Kenyans are in mourning. God is not pleased.”

The clergy revealed that during prayer and fasting sessions, including an intercessory pilgrimage to Mt Kenya, they received divine messages for the nation, pointing to Ezekiel 40:2, where the prophet is shown a vision of restoration.

Nyaga warned that unless there is sincere repentance, God’s judgement will intensify.

“God has ordained us to deliver this message: the kingdom of darkness is about to end. He is preparing to hand over leadership to His kingdom—not just in Kenya but across the world. These are bad times, but revival is possible if we turn away from corruption and injustice,” she added.

Phyllis Wanjiru, a congregant who joined the prayers, said the country’s economic collapse is pushing families to the brink.

“The youth are raising genuine concerns, but the government is deaf to their cries. Parents can’t feed their children. Jobs are gone. The response shouldn’t be bullets and tear gas.”

She urged fellow believers to intensify prayers for peace, unity, and wisdom among national leaders.

“If we don’t rise spiritually, we risk losing an entire generation. Kenya is at a crossroads.”

The clerics condemned growing moral decay in society, blaming media, politicians, and even parts of the church for normalising corruption, dishonesty, and greed.

According to Kabucua, Kenya’s healing won’t come from Parliament or courts but from people turning from sin and seeking God’s face.

They warned that deeper calamities loom if Kenya fails to act.

“There is no peace without justice, and no justice without righteousness. Our salvation will not come from bullets or ballots but from broken and prayerful hearts,” said Prophetess Nyaga. By Ndung’u Gachane, The Standard