National Alternative Alliance Warns of Crisis Ahead of Saba Saba, Urges President Ruto to Act

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By Jane

As Kenya nears the historic Saba Saba anniversary on July 7th—a day that marks a major turning point in the nation’s democratic struggle—the country is once again engulfed in a wave of protests, economic distress, and growing public dissatisfaction. Against this backdrop, the National Alternative Alliance (NAA) has released a hard-hitting open letter to President William Ruto, calling for urgent and decisive leadership to prevent the nation from descending into further chaos.

In its strongly worded statement, the NAA warned that Kenya is “sliding into anarchy,” pointing to rampant corruption, youth unemployment, police violence, and systemic governance failures. “Kenya is burning. The dreams of generations and the lofty promises enshrined in our Constitution are fading from the daily realities of ordinary citizens,” said NAA leader Maliba Arnold.

The alliance demanded an immediate end to abductions and extrajudicial killings, the unconditional release of arrested protesters and activists, and full accountability for government and police officials involved in violence against civilians. It further called for the launch of a civic-led, time-bound national dialogue to address deep-rooted challenges such as economic inequality, corruption, intergenerational injustice, and youth exclusion.

Highlighting unresolved corruption scandals—from the KEMSA mosquito nets saga to the fertilizer scam and questionable foreign agreements—the NAA stated that such impunity continues to erode public trust. To restore confidence in law enforcement and the justice system, the alliance urged President Ruto to dismiss and replace the Cabinet Secretary for Interior, the Inspector General of Police, and the Director of Criminal Investigations.

Recognizing the central role of young people in recent demonstrations, the NAA proposed bold reforms to address unemployment and disenfranchisement. These include recruiting 30,000 young people into the police and military, reviving the Youth Enterprise Development Fund, reinstating universal suffrage in university student leadership elections, and hiring 500,000 contract teachers for Junior Secondary Schools.

“This moment demands courage, honesty, and decisive leadership,” the letter read. “The future of our nation—and the hopes of millions of Kenyans, especially the youth—hangs in the balance.”

As Saba Saba approaches, the NAA’s demands serve as both a warning and a call to action. Whether the government responds with the urgency the moment requires remains to be seen.


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