Wamuchomba sends word of caution to Gen Zs ahead of 2027 polls
By David Nthua, September 3, 2025Githunguri Member of Parliament (MP) Gathoni Wamuchomba, on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, cautioned the youthful population not to repeat the mistake it has been making, electing old guards to positions.
Through her X handle, the outspoken lawmaker said there is a need for young blood in politics, warning that failure to rise in 2027 could entrench poor governance and corruption even further.
“Attention youths of Kenya; if you don’t elect at least 175 youthful MPs into Parliament and 30 Senators in 2027, get ready to drown in the raging political waters of perennial looting, misappropriation and misplaced priorities by the Executive,” Wamuchomba posted.
Call for a sober Parliament
Wamuchomba emphasised that actual change cannot come solely from the presidency but rather from a robust legislature willing to hold the executive accountable.
According to her, Kenyans have often placed too much focus on the presidency while ignoring Parliament, yet it is Parliament that can rein in excesses.
“You only need a sober Parliament to fix the country through sufficient oversight. A president and the Cabinet can only be stopped by a good Parliament,” she noted.
Her message directly appealed to Gen Zs, many of whom were central in the 2024 protests that forced the government to withdraw the Finance Bill. She argued that those same young voices must now translate activism into the ballot box.
Urging voter registration
The MP further urged the youth to take voter registration seriously, pointing out that without numbers at the ballot, the loud calls for accountability may remain ineffective.
“Do your thing; ensure you register as a voter,” she advised, stressing that only by building a majority of youthful representatives can Kenya change its political trajectory.
Wamuchomba’s caution comes at a time when debate around generational leadership continues to dominate political conversations in Kenya.
With the 2027 poll just two years away, the clamour for younger leaders to step up has gained momentum, especially from groups advocating for fresh thinking in governance.