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Gen Z have key to the challenge of nationhood

Kenya’s Gen Z may be the country’s last hope for reimagining a broken system entrenched by cynical, outdated leadership.
The retreat of figures like Morara Kebaso and Kasmuel McOure raises questions about the sustainability of grassroots ...
Gen Z has been calling out current leaders, and some like Agneta Mwangale believe it's their time to push for change while in ...
Samuel Kinyanjui sustained a bullet wound to the gluteal region during the June 2024 anti-government demonstrations after ...
The youth leading the protests must not repeat the mistakes of previous generations. They must demand real change.
Samuel Kinyanjui, 30, had a bullet lodged in his thigh for 14 months after being shot by police during 2024 Gen Z-led protests in the capital, Nairobi.
The year 2024 marked a turning point in Kenya’s civic landscape, after an unprecedented wave of youth-led protests driven by Gen Z rage and fueled by proposals in the Finance Bill 2024. For the ...
Glued to their phones, immersed in TikTok trends, and constantly chasing WiFi signals, Kenya’s Gen Z appeared disengaged from anything beyond their screens.
NAIROBI, Kenya — Youth-led protests against police brutality and poor governance have erupted across Kenya again on Wednesday, with thousands making their way to the central business district in ...
Anti-riot policed officers rough up one of the protesters during the June 25, 2025, demonstrations in Nairobi's CBD. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] The vigorous return of Gen-Z activities in Kenya’s ...