The Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election has sparked a renewed debate about Gen Z's political engagement, as social media users question whether their online activism translates to actual voter turnout.

• On Thursday, July 16, polling stations in Ol Kalou reportedly saw a higher presence of older voters, leading to claims of low Gen Z participation.
• The observation comes amidst intensified voter registration campaigns and politicians tailoring messaging to young Kenyans, viewed as a potentially decisive bloc for the 2027 General Election.
• Social media users, including Julie Makena and Samuel Wekesa, expressed skepticism, with some stating, "Elections are decided by ballots, not tweets."