Kenyan socialite and beauty entrepreneur Huddah Monroe has explained her absence from the ongoing anti-government protests
In a series of Insta stories, Huddah cited concerns over mixed agendas and a lack of focus on critical issues affecting the country.
The anti-government protests began on June 25, 2025, mainly focusing on opposition to the Finance Bill 2024.
“Why I haven’t been on the street since 25th June. We are spending time on irrelevant things. A whole distraction from real issues on the ground,” Huddah Monroe stated.
The businesswoman pointed to the fragmented nature of the protests, suggesting that they have deviated from their initial purpose like the Finance Bill 2024, which is still being decided on according to her.
She noted that government officials still need to pack up and leave.
“That day we had an agenda. Now we have mixed agendas. There’s finance bill that’s still being decided on, cabinet? Governors, MPs that need to go!”
Huddah criticizes Gen Zs
In a series of Instagram posts on July 2, 2024, Huddah expressed frustration over the protests, criticizing their lack of focus compared to previous demonstrations.
“Can we choose one movement and stick to it until accomplished? Movements without direction lead nowhere! It’s pure exhaustion. Let’s choose one, aim at it and go to the next,” Huddah wrote.
She emphasized the need for unity behind a single cause, urging protesters, particularly Gen Z participants, to maintain a clear plan.
“A single plan is important. If it’s #RUTOMUSTGO that should be the new national anthem. Until done then move to others,” she stated.
Huddah highlighted the effectiveness of past movements like #OccupyParliament, which she credited to having specific goals and coordinated efforts.
She suggested that current protests lacked direction, advocating for a unified message on placards and suggesting that people wait until the 2027 General Elections to make impactful changes through voting.
“Last time it was occupied Parliament we did that. Now we need something,” Huddah said.
“All placards should read the same,” she added.
“This movement has lost the plot, we wait for 2027.”