Why Gen Z's outrage is based on unverified allegations

Anti-riot police keep vigil during Saba Saba protests in Kitengela. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

A young Gen Z woman recently appeared on national television to express her opposition to the now-enacted 2025 Finance Bill. Her performance left many shocked-not because of her arguments, but the lack thereof. She showed no basic understanding of the Bill’s provisions, offering no substantive critique, and instead delivered well-spoken but misleading claims. Many of these have since been debunked by the Treasury Cabinet Secretary.