For the last two days, President Uhuru Kenyatta has been on spot over his policy in government appointments, with the youth protesting over discrimination.
In most of the president's appointments, only few youths have managed to make it to government, but the exercise has seen many retirees bounce back.
On Thursday, youthful Nairobi Senator Johnson Sakaja vowed to block appointment of former Othaya MP Mary Wambui following her appointment to National Employment Authority.
"Mary Wambui Munene is known to me, as we served together in the 11th Parliament as well as having been a member of The National Alliance party which I chaired," he said.
"I have confidence that she has the ability to serve Kenyans in a different capacity but not as the vision carrier and Chairperson of the National Employment Authority."
But in a function last year, President Uhuru Kenyatta seemingly answered Kenyans on his love for the old guards, following protests in the appointment of Moody Awori.
In his address, Uhuru insisted that old people tend to be more transparent and trustworthy compared to young people.
"I have been criticised. I could see yesterday people saying that I am appointing a 91-year-old to look after the youths sports fund. Just be in my shoes, see how these people are stealing (youths)," he said.
"It's better I remain with that old man so that he takes care of the money and ensures that it's put in good use. We have seen how these people (youth) have mismanaged funds, better the old men."
Others who recently bounced back to government include former Nyeri Town MP Esther Murugi, former Labour CS Kazungu Kambi and Francis Muthaura.