NCIC lauds Gen Z’s tribeless movement

 

NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has commended Gen Z youths for embracing a tribeless identity while advocating for reforms in the country.

Speaking at a press briefing, NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia said the initiative aligns with the commission’s call for a united Kenyan identity that transcends tribal affiliations.

“We have been closely observing the initiatives taken by Gen Z, and their tribeless stance is particularly encouraging to us. We have long advocated for a Kenya where national identity comes first, followed by other identities,” said Kobia.

“For us a group that emerges and is specifically saying that they are tribeless is welcome. This is the way we should deal with issues, just like we had asked Kenyans to do in the run up to the 2022 elections, that elections be issue based and not ethnic based,” he added.

Kobia acknowledged the peaceful nature of the recent demonstrations led by Gen Z, underscoring NCIC’s commitment to promoting social harmony and discouraging divisive rhetoric in Kenya.

“We welcome the fact that the Gen Z demonstrations were peaceful. We followed very closely the very first one which was clear it was the Gen Z. As NCIC, any person or group of persons who promote a tribeless nation of Kenya is to us a very welcome initiative,” he stated.

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 Prudence Wanza