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 Woman wins Sh500,000 after husband moves lover into matrimonial home PREMIUM Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud 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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027. PREMIUM Junior vs Winnie: Fresh divisions rock Odinga family President Ruto's second term bid divides Odinga family down the middle.
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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
PREMIUM Junior vs Winnie: Fresh divisions rock Odinga family President Ruto's second term bid divides Odinga family down the middle.
