Caption for the landscape image: No longer tribeless: Toxic ethnicity on the rise ahead of 2027 polls Saturday, November 08, 2025 Scroll down to read the article Anti-riot police officers block protesters from accessing State House road n Mombasa on June 25, 2025.Photo by Photo credit: Kevin Odit | Nation Media Group By Collins Omulo Reporter Nation Media Group Summary Article Related What you need to know: The 2024 uprising by Gen Z was devoid of political mobilisation unlike previous anti-government protests.The young men and women declared themselves partyless, leaderless and tribeless. When young Kenyans hit the streets in June 2024 as they pushed for good governance, it felt like the country was experiencing a rebirth. The uprising by the Generation Z was devoid of political mobilisation unlike previous anti-government protests. PREMIUM Ruth Omondi: The key to engaging Gen Z – The generation shaping our world today Engaging Gen Z requires a sophisticated strategy beyond setting up social media accounts. PREMIUM Charles Onyango-Obbo: Kenya Gen Z’s spark now burns hot Across Africa, soldiers in uniform and protesters in trainers are increasingly part of the same generation. PREMIUM Game of numbers: How Gen Zs could upset ethnic voting blocs in 2027 Traditional political arithmetic is threatened by youth taking up an active role in Kenya's politics. PREMIUM Why Gen Z movement is a threat to traditional political kingpins Young Kenyans are mobilising themselves for protests, shunning the influence of established politicians. Recommended for you PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM Ruth Omondi: The key to engaging Gen Z – The generation shaping our world today Engaging Gen Z requires a sophisticated strategy beyond setting up social media accounts.
PREMIUM Charles Onyango-Obbo: Kenya Gen Z’s spark now burns hot Across Africa, soldiers in uniform and protesters in trainers are increasingly part of the same generation.
PREMIUM Game of numbers: How Gen Zs could upset ethnic voting blocs in 2027 Traditional political arithmetic is threatened by youth taking up an active role in Kenya's politics.
PREMIUM Why Gen Z movement is a threat to traditional political kingpins Young Kenyans are mobilising themselves for protests, shunning the influence of established politicians.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.