Gloria Ntazola Sparks Debate After Refusing to Join Kenya Protests

Lifestyle influencer and content creator Gloria Ntazola has stirred controversy online after openly declaring she will not participate in the ongoing protests sweeping across Kenya.

In a series of unfiltered Instagram Stories, Gloria cited fear, mistrust, and a sense of futility as reasons for her decision, warning her followers of the dangers of taking to the streets.

“I am not going to save Kenya. I can’t die. This government will kill you. Stay home,” she said bluntly, her words underscored by visible frustration and anxiety.

Her remarks come as thousands of mostly Gen Z Kenyans continue to rally across the country, calling for greater political accountability, transparency, and urgent economic reforms. While many public figures have joined or supported the movement, Gloria made it clear she would not be among them.

“Let me be honest—there’s no winning against the government. Just accept that it’s bad, and move on,” she said in one post.

Ntazola, known for her content around lifestyle and self-improvement, explained that her stance was not out of indifference but rooted in fear and personal survival. Referring to past cases of police violence and deaths during protests, she described the risk as too great.

“I will never save Kenya. I’m just trying to survive. I can barely put food on the table,” she said. “You’ll go out, get killed, be buried, and people will move on. Stay home.”

Her comments have divided opinion online. Some applauded her candour and echoed her fears about state violence, while others accused her of promoting passivity and discouraging collective action.

Despite the backlash, Gloria acknowledged the bravery of those participating in the protests—even as she reiterated her decision to sit out.

“I respect those on the frontlines,” she concluded, “but I’m not ready to become another statistic.”