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Gen Z are using social media to transform Kenya's democracy

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The landscape of our democracy is experiencing profound transformation. Citizens are progressively seeking a more active role in influencing government decisions, leveraging the extraordinary power of social media to discuss pressing issues, exchange information about politicians' actions and votes, and mobilise around common purposes.

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