Ibrahim

Kenya’s population is young—very young. According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics, over 75% of the population is under the age of 35. But when you look at the composition of our political leadership—Cabinet Secretaries, Principal Secretaries, Governors, Senators, MPs, MCAs—you quickly realize that youth representation is shockingly low. In fact, young people occupy […]

In a country where over 75% of the population is under 35, Kenya’s youth are rewriting the rules of civic engagement – and they’re doing it one tweet, reel, and TikTok at a time. As traditional civic education struggles to reach the masses, especially in remote or marginalized areas, digital platforms have emerged as the

When Kenya embraced devolution through the 2010 Constitution, it was hailed as a game-changer. Power and resources would no longer be centralized in Nairobi but would be shared with counties, closer to the people. For the youth, it was a beacon of hope. It promised more jobs, increased participation in governance, and development that reflects