How Gen Z have changed Kenya's political system

A protestor displays the Kenyan flag during anti-government demonstrations along Moi Avenue on July 16, 2024. [Kanyiri Wahito, Standard]

Political novices will easily dismiss the Gen Z movement, but a good student of politics and history will not miss the various contributions it has made to political development. The field of political development has gained massive momentum thanks to the Gen Z movement.

After every storm, there is calmness. That does not mean the storm will disappear forever. In fact, the second, third, fourth, or even fifth storms will be heavier and more violent. During the period of political calmness, the ruling class is responding differently to the storm.