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What lies ahead for Gen Zs after 'pyrrhic' political gains and pains

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Gen Z protesters match along Moi Avenue in Nairobi during anti-government demonstrations on July 23, 2024. [Boniface Okendo, Standard]

In a move that shook the foundations of Kenyan politics a month ago, President William Ruto appeared to have bowed to the relentless pressure from Generation Z (Gen Z) demonstrators and sacked his Cabinet.

What began as widespread protests against a contentious finance Bill morphed into a powerful movement, forcing the President to not only retract the Bill but also dismiss his entire Cabinet. But now that the President has reconstituted his government, the question on everyone's mind is: what next for Gen Z?

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