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Gen Zs will be disadvantaged by Kenya's outdated voting system

Youths during Saba Saba protests in Kitengela, on July 7, 2025. [File, Standard]

As of today, September 19, 2025, Kenya has exactly 691 days—just under 23 months, or approximately 98 weeks—to the next General Election, scheduled for August 10, 2027. This countdown is more than just a calendar reminder; it is a call to re-imagine our electoral systems before time runs out.

With Gen Z poised to become the largest voting bloc, but one that is increasingly disengaged from traditional polling methods, the question is no longer whether we need reform, but whether we can deliver it in time.

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