Gen Z baddie, a political influencer, who has been trending after the Kitengela Linda Mwanachi rally that happened on Sunday has come out boldly to defend herself following a backlash over a viral video referencing the late Raila Odinga — insisting that her message was never about celebrating death, but about political frustration. The influencer shared the clarification through a public statement following an online backlash.
The outspoken young woman, who has been at the center of online debate, clarified that her video was directed at what she describes as the collapse of the broad-based political arrangement that followed the historic handshake between Raila Amolo Odinga and President William Ruto.
According to her, the emotions expressed in the video reflect a deeper wound felt by many young Kenyans.
“It was not a celebration of death,” she said firmly. “It was political. Not personal.”
The Weight of the Handshake
She explained that for many young people — especially those who participated in protests and demonstrations — the handshake marked a turning point in the country’s accountability journey.
Many youths, she said, still carry strong emotions tied to that moment, particularly because of the lives lost during protests.
For her and others in the Gen Z movement, the handshake symbolized a shift that altered the course of political accountability in Kenya.
“We believe that Raila saved Ruto through that handshake, and that is the political frustration many young people carry,” she stated.
She emphasized that their reaction was rooted in political disappointment — not personal malice.
Why She’s Standing With Edwin Sifuna
In the same breath, the influencer declared her unwavering support for Senator Edwin Sifuna.
She noted that during the Gen Z protests, Sifuna stood with the people by being physically present at demonstrations and protests — something she says young people have not forgotten.
According to her, support for Sifuna among sections of the youth goes beyond tribe, age, money, popularity, or party lines.
“As the younger generation, we support him because he stands for the people.”
She stressed that disagreement is healthy in a democracy, but intentions should not be misrepresented.
“It’s okay to disagree if we have to — but we must do it with truth.”
A Wider Gen Z Sentiment?
Her remarks have sparked broader conversation about the political consciousness of Gen Z voters — a generation that continues to assert itself in national discourse.
While reactions online remain divided, her clarification signals something deeper: that today’s youth engagement is emotionally charged, politically aware, and unwilling to stay silent.
Whether one agrees or not, her message is clear — the reaction was about politics, not death. And the frustration, she says, is about accountability.