Young Kenyans eye 2027 seats in shift from protests to politics
They argue that real structural reform requires being inside the lawmaking process.
A protester waves a Kenyan flag along University Way in Nairobi during the commemoration of the Gen Z protests on June 25, 2025.
As Kenya nears the 2027 General Election, young people are preparing to enter the political arena. A survey by the Youth Congress has found that 113 young Kenyans so far are seeking elective seats, most of them targeting Member of County Assembly (MCA) positions.
Of those surveyed, 74 want MCA seats, 21 want to become MPs, seven are eyeing women representative seats, six are targeting the Senate, and one wants to be governor.
While some have risen to leadership and built successful businesses, others still crush stones to feed their families.
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