Speaking during an interview with a local television station on Friday, Omondi criticised what he described as a persistent tendency by some leaders to trivialise young people’s role in shaping Kenya’s political direction.
He argued that the events of recent years have already demonstrated that youth engagement can no longer be ignored or wished away.
According to Omondi, sections of the political class continue to recycle narratives portraying young people as politically apathetic, irresponsible or disengaged, despite evidence to the contrary.
“Leaders need to stop underestimating young people, the same way they did before,” Omondi said.
According to Omondi, sections of the political class continue to recycle narratives portraying young people as politically apathetic, irresponsible or disengaged, despite evidence to the contrary.
“Leaders need to stop underestimating young people, the same way they did before,” Omondi said.
“They were shocked when young people made their voices heard and even entered spaces of power. Yet today, some still insist on pushing the idea that the youth are lazy, careless and uninterested in voting.”
The comedian singled out remarks made by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie during the height of the anti–Finance Bill 2024 protests, in which the legislator questioned the authenticity of images circulating online to depict the demonstrations.
The comedian singled out remarks made by Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie during the height of the anti–Finance Bill 2024 protests, in which the legislator questioned the authenticity of images circulating online to depict the demonstrations.
The comments later attracted widespread criticism, prompting the MP to issue a public apology and retract his statement.
Omondi said such dismissive attitudes reflect a deeper misunderstanding of the evolving political consciousness among Kenya’s younger generation.
“They are repeating the same mistake. They want to believe that Gen Z has no agenda, that they do not vote and that they have no real influence. That kind of thinking is dangerous,” he warned.
He urged political leaders to recognise that young people are increasingly organised, informed and willing to challenge narratives they consider misleading or exclusionary.
Beyond criticising leaders, Omondi also turned his message toward the youth themselves, calling on them to remain focused and strategic ahead of future electoral cycles.
Omondi said such dismissive attitudes reflect a deeper misunderstanding of the evolving political consciousness among Kenya’s younger generation.
“They are repeating the same mistake. They want to believe that Gen Z has no agenda, that they do not vote and that they have no real influence. That kind of thinking is dangerous,” he warned.
He urged political leaders to recognise that young people are increasingly organised, informed and willing to challenge narratives they consider misleading or exclusionary.
Beyond criticising leaders, Omondi also turned his message toward the youth themselves, calling on them to remain focused and strategic ahead of future electoral cycles.
He encouraged young Kenyans not only to register as voters but also to actively seek leadership positions.
“I want to urge young people not to despair or feel discouraged. We still have time,” he said.
“I want to urge young people not to despair or feel discouraged. We still have time,” he said.
“There is a deliberate silence right now, but people should remember that there is nothing more dangerous than a population that chooses to stay quiet while planning.”
Omondi’s remarks echo sentiments previously expressed by activist Boniface Mwangi, who has consistently described Kenyan youth as the most formidable force capable of disrupting the country’s political status quo.
Speaking at a public forum late last year, Mwangi argued that young people possess unmatched numerical strength and energy, but said their true power lies in organisation and unity.
“Young people are the strongest opposition in this country,” Mwangi said.
Omondi’s remarks echo sentiments previously expressed by activist Boniface Mwangi, who has consistently described Kenyan youth as the most formidable force capable of disrupting the country’s political status quo.
Speaking at a public forum late last year, Mwangi argued that young people possess unmatched numerical strength and energy, but said their true power lies in organisation and unity.
“Young people are the strongest opposition in this country,” Mwangi said.
“When they organise, they become unstoppable.”
He added that leadership change would not come from external forces, but from deliberate choices made by citizens themselves.
“If we want better leadership, we must build it together. No one is coming to save us. We save ourselves by standing for integrity, speaking the truth and supporting one another,” Mwangi noted.
He added that leadership change would not come from external forces, but from deliberate choices made by citizens themselves.
“If we want better leadership, we must build it together. No one is coming to save us. We save ourselves by standing for integrity, speaking the truth and supporting one another,” Mwangi noted.
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