Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has underscored the need for mutual respect between generations and the critical role of mentorship in shaping Kenya’s youth.
Speaking at the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast, Kindiki expressed appreciation to the leaders who organized the event and used the occasion to share thoughtful guidance aimed especially at young people.
He urged the youth to respect authority and be open to learning from those with more life experience. While acknowledging the value of formal education, Kindiki emphasized that some of life’s most important lessons come through experience and mentorship.
“We respectfully ask our children to honor authority and embrace mentorship and support,” he said.
The Deputy President also called for a balanced intergenerational relationship, where respect is mutual. He pointed out that while adults must treat young people with dignity and admit when they’re wrong, young people, in turn, should respect their elders—not just for their position, but for the wisdom gained through life.
“There are lessons you won’t find in any classroom—only in the school of life,” Kindiki noted.
He further stressed the importance of self-reflection and accountability, referencing the words of the ancient philosopher Socrates: “A life unexamined is not worth living.”
“We must take time to reflect on whether we’re doing the right things,” he concluded.
