Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sent a strong message to Kenya’s young people, especially those who belong to Generation Z. He wants them to take the lead in the next general elections.
According to reports by a popular News agency The Nairobi Leo, Gachagua is calling on the youth to get their national ID cards and voter registration cards as soon as possible.
He says there is no time to waste if they want to be part of the change that the country needs. His message is clear young people must not sit back and watch others decide the future of Kenya.
Gachagua urging the youths to be at the forefront to protect elections as quoted by Nairobi Leo.
Gachagua also encouraged the youth to take advantage of their smartphones on election day. He asked them to use their phones to livestream the voting process from their polling stations.
According to him, if every young person records what is happening at the polling centres and shares it all the way to Nairobi, then the election process will be more transparent. He believes that this type of involvement will help make the elections free, fair, and open to everyone.
He went further to say that young people have energy, knowledge, and the numbers needed to bring real change to the country. He believes that when the youth participate fully in elections, they can make sure leaders are held responsible for their actions. Gachagua stressed that the time has come for the youth to stop complaining online and instead take real steps toward fixing the issues they face every day.
He said voting and keeping an eye on the process is the first step toward real change.
He also noted that the role of Generation Z in Kenya’s politics is now more important than ever. With many of them active on social media and aware of what is going on in the country,
Gachagua said they have the power to shape Kenya’s future. According to him, democracy only works when citizens, especially the youth, take part in it fully. That means showing up on election day, casting your vote, and making sure the votes are counted properly.
Gachagua’s message seem as a reminder that elections are not just for politicians but for every Kenyan. By being present, active, and alert, young people can help ensure that the voting process is peaceful, fair, and trusted.
He urged them not to let this opportunity pass. If Gen Z rises to the occasion, Gachagua believes Kenya can move in the right direction.