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June 25, 2026
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Kisumu Youth Choose Voter Registration Over Protests During Gen Z Anniversary

Kisumu Youth Choose Voter Registration Over Protests During Gen Z Anniversary

The exercise unfolded peacefully, contrasting with concerns over possible unrest during commemorations of last year’s protests, which left several young people dead across the country...

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In Kisumu, Kenya, hundreds of Gen Z youths opted for voter registration and ID services over protests on the first anniversary of the 2024 anti-Finance Bill demonstrations.

  • The event saw long queues for voter registration and national identification document services in Kondele.
  • Young people, like participant Brenda Akinyi, expressed a preference for using democratic means, such as voting in the 2027 General Election, rather than street protests.
  • Organizers, including Michael Mihendo, highlighted the importance of civic participation and deliberately chose the anniversary date to mobilize youth towards obtaining essential documents.

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