On June 23, 2025, David Ndii, chief economic advisor to President William Ruto, faced backlash for calling protesting youth “stupid” amid ongoing demonstrations against government actions.
- Ndii warned of potential casualties in future protests, stating, "There will be no unconstitutional change of Govt in Kenya."
- Key figures responding included advocate Erick Muriuki, who criticized the government's use of excessive force and the loss of lives during previous protests.
- Protests were intensifying due to frustrations over corruption and economic hardship, fueled by the deaths of demonstrators like Albert Ojwang' during confrontations with police.