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Vol 66 No 15

Published 25th July 2025


Kenya

Gen Z protestors vie with old politics

Former Chief Justice Maraga and veteran politician Musyoka are top contenders to lead the campaign against beleaguered President Ruto

With personal ratings stuck between 10 and 15%, few dispute that President William Ruto is toxically unpopular – especially among young Kenyans. Yet most expect him to be re-elected in August 2027. The contradiction stems from the failure of the Gen Z protest movement – and the opposition more broadly – to answer the question of who could represent them and defeat Ruto. Without a convincing candidate, he is likely to win again, most likely on a very low turnout.

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