Youthful and louder Generation Z has made it clear that corrupt government leaders need to be fired. Right now, there are a lot of extra plans for a bunch of protests that will try to fight corruption and demand that people in power be more responsible.
During the Weekend Prime segment on KTN News, it was said that young people, who are known for being tech-savvy and active on social media, are working together to fight systemic corruption, which they see as holding back the country's growth and development.
A lot of people were interested in this new movement, as shown by the fact that the hashtags #WeekendPrime and @dennisaseto were popular when the news came out.
The widespread problem of graft in Kenya that has been going on for decades is being brought to people's attention through social media platforms used by youth and young adults.
More and more young people are frustrated by the lack of chances and what they see as bad management of public resources, especially since unemployment rates are going up and economic problems are getting worse.
A youth leader who wanted to stay unnamed said, "We are tired of seeing our future stolen by corrupt officials." This was one of the most important claims in the movement. People need to take a stand and be held responsible. There shouldn't be a government that only looks out for itself and is dishonest.
As planned, protests will happen in big cities across the country, and they are expected to have a lot of young people who want to be heard.
People who want a government that is open and responsible have given the movement a lot of support through civil society groups and anti-corruption activists.
If the demands of the younger generation are met, political experts say that the pressure from them could lead to big changes in government and politics.
Different messages have been sent by the government, though. Some officials have agreed that changes need to be made and promised to fight corruption, but others have said that the protests are pointless and only about politics.
Everybody in the country is paying close attention to how this wave of activity will play out as the protest date gets closer. Kenya might be entering a new era of government where honesty and responsibility are valued more than personal gain because of the Gen Zs's desire to get rid of corruption.
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