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March 25, 2026
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Gen Z takes charge as Niko Kadi movement explodes nationwide

Gen Z takes charge as Niko Kadi movement explodes nationwide

Kenya’s Gen Z are ditching protests for power as the Niko Kadi movement drives mass voter registration ahead of 2027 elections...

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Kenya's Gen Z youth are leveraging the viral "Niko Kadi" movement to drive nationwide voter registration, shifting their political engagement from street protests to electoral participation ahead of the 2027 General Election.

  • Over 75 percent of Kenya's population is under 35, with an estimated 18 million young people set to influence the 2027 vote.
  • The "Niko Kadi" movement, launched on March 17, 2026, is led by young activists like Allan Ademba and Willie Oeba.
  • The campaign aims to overcome historical youth voter apathy, exemplified by a 2022 turnout of only about 28 percent for young voters.

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