When times and seasons call a generation into action, no amount of lies or conspiracy theories can alter the course of history. Instead of the methods of past generations, Gen-Z and Millennials have chosen spoken word, music, poetry, and comedy to breathe life into the sacred words, “We the People of Kenya,” from the Constitution’s preamble.

If anyone doubted who holds power in this country, the events of the past four days have made it clear. The lies and bravado of the Kenya Kwanza leadership have run their course. History now favours a fresh, authentic, and sincere leader to rescue the nation from its economic and social woes.

Contrary to popular belief, the youth uprising does not automatically benefit the opposition leaders. Those in power and their opponents are cut from the same cloth; neither possesses the leadership needed to guide the nation into its next phase of growth.

I may be wrong, but the unique mobilisation and organisation of the ongoing protest against the Finance Bill 2024 suggest that a new leader will emerge to lead the economic liberation struggle.

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