The former president of Kenya, Uhuru Kenyatta, has urged Generation Z to openly criticize Ruto’s poor leadership and to keep fighting for their rights.
At Friday, January 17, 2025, the burial ceremony for his relative Kibathi Muigai in Ngong, Uhuru Kenyatta pointed out the importance of young involvement in shaping the nation’s political future.
“Bwana, fight for your rights,” Kenyatta said to the crowd. It is not enough to simply sit and watch your hard-earned properties being taken away.
Do not permit it. Fight for your rights. He exhorted the younger generation to ensure accountable leadership and to defend their accomplishments without fear or passivity.
Reactions to Kenyatta’s remarks have been conflicting. A few have expressed skepticism and questioned the former president’s motivations. For instance, one person on social media said, “Uhuru wasn’t given shares?”
Others have expressed their support, viewing his speech as a call to action for young people to become involved in governance. A commenter commented, “My guy, well spoken.”
As Kenya undergoes significant social and political transformations, the former president makes a call to action.
Generation Z and millennials in particular have started grassroots campaigns to use social media, expand political voice, and hold politicians responsible and open.
Uhuru Kenyatta has continued to be involved in national politics since retiring, sometimes commenting on domestic and international events.
According to his recent comments, the focus is on making powerful individuals answerable for their actions and empowering the next generation to take charge of the country’s future.
Many people in Kenya are members of Generation Z, which is defined as individuals born between the late 1990s and the early 2010s.
They have a reputation for being technologically savvy and globally aware, and they have the power to fundamentally change the course of the country.
The fact that Kenyatta urged them to “fight for your rights” highlights how important they are in promoting social change and effective government.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s appeal to the youth to remain steadfast in their pursuit of rights and good governance highlights the ongoing dialogue about citizen participation in Kenya’s political processes.
As the nation evolves, the engagement of its younger citizens will be pivotal in shaping a transparent and accountable future.
