Political activist Morara Kebaso has called for the formation of a unified youth movement ahead of the 2027 General Election, arguing that only a coordinated youth-led coalition can mount a serious challenge to President William Ruto.
Kebaso shared the remarks on his X account, saying young voters risk remaining politically voiceless if they fail to build their own platform.
Kebaso claimed that traditional political parties are currently more focused on securing bargaining power in Parliament than offering alternative national leadership.
He said many opposition leaders were preparing to negotiate post-election positions rather than directly competing for the presidency.
His comments come at a time when analysts have highlighted growing voter apathy among young Kenyans, who make up the country’s largest demographic block.
In previous election cycles, the youth vote has been critical, although turnout has often fallen short of registration figures.
According to Kebaso, young people will not automatically support opposition parties in 2027.
He argued that many youth are disillusioned by leaders who have held public positions for years without demonstrating meaningful results.
He warned that youth turnout could be low if the available political options remain unchanged.
Kebaso added that existing political parties have limited space for new youth leaders.
In his view, young aspirants are often relegated to roles such as social media mobilisation or crowd control, while key decision-making positions are reserved for long-serving party insiders.
He also noted that nomination fees and internal party structures create barriers for young entrants.
He urged youth leaders to consider forming a political organisation they can “own and control,” saying this would give young Kenyans a platform to influence national politics more effectively.
Kebaso stated that he continues raising the issue publicly because he believes the task cannot be handled by one person.
His remarks reflect broader debates on youth political participation, party reforms, and leadership renewal ahead of the next election cycle.