The youthful population is also teaching us that all we need to do is join hands and move in courage if we want to see change.
Perhaps instead of the political class asking the youth to speak louder, they should lean forward and listen!
As this revolution builds momentum, it's clear that youth concerns must be front and center. If the current revolt teaches us anything is that we need to establish institutions that work and listen to the people who put them there.
As the world watches on, the youth are taking back their place as the ones wielding ultimate power as they brace the odds to shape the now! Tax protests do little to scratch the surface of the economic pressures on our population.
They are relentlessly fighting to have their voices heard regarding fair policies, economic opportunities, and a seat at the decision-making table, even when the odds seem heavily against them.
Conversely, the risk of unmet aspirations may lead to unrest and instability.
With the ongoing tax demonstrations in Kenya, the voice of the youthful population is louder than ever. This is a defining moment for Kenya and the world.
The "Youth Boom" vs. the "Youth Bomb" is more than a buzz phrase—it's the defining issue of our time. On one side, we have the potential of a youthful, dynamic population driving innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.
#bambika I am Professor Alex Kahi and was at the Highway Secondary School from 1982 to 1985. I am now the Deputy Vice Chancellor in charge of Academic Affairs at Egerton University, Kenya