The inevitability of a political bloodbath for elected State officers in the 2027 General Election is undeniable. The growing anti-government sentiments, particularly from the religious community, largely stem from the Legislature’s failure to oversee the Executive effectively. This failure is evident both at the national level and within devolved government units.

During the decade-long Uhuru Kenyatta administration, the Judiciary was perceived as the last bastion of public interest, championing the rights of the wananchi. However, this trust has rapidly eroded in the two years of the Kenya Kwanza administration. To many Kenyans, the Judiciary now appears to have cozied up to President William Ruto and is no longer seen as a reliable defender of public interest.

Whether this perception is grounded in truth or merely misplaced, the outcome is the same: a profound loss of faith in those entrusted with power to advocate for the people and safeguard their rights. Power, by its nature, abhors a vacuum. The Gen-Z revolutionary wave emerged as a violent response to fill the void left when parliamentarians jumped into bed with those they were meant to oversee on behalf of the electorate.