His comments come months after the electrifying 2024 Gen Z movement, a spontaneous nationwide uprising that challenged corruption, demanded accountability, and redefined what civic participation in Kenya looks like.
Lumumba, known for his fiery speeches and unfiltered criticism of poor governance, described the youth-led demonstrations as “a rare awakening—an unmistakable signal that a new generation has refused to inherit a broken nation.”
According to him, the courage displayed by young Kenyans marked a turning point, proving that they are not merely passive observers but active architects of the country’s destiny.
The 2024 movement, fueled by digital activism and unprecedented solidarity across ethnic, regional, and economic lines, exposed a level of political consciousness that caught the establishment off guard.
From Nairobi’s streets to small towns across the nation, young people stood firm, demanding justice, transparency, and policy reforms that reflect their aspirations.
Lumumba argues that Kenya is now in a transitional moment, with the old order colliding with a new wave of bold, tech-savvy citizens who refuse to be silenced.
He believes that if the momentum is sustained, Gen Z could become the generation that finally dismantles systemic corruption and ushers in a governance model driven by merit, innovation, and accountability.
But even as hope rises, the lingering question looms: Will the powerful forces resisting change allow this new dawn to fully break—or is the battle for Kenya’s future only beginning?
Only time will tell, but one thing is clear—Gen Z has awakened, and Kenya will never be the same.
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