Kenya’s Political Crossroads: Will the Youth Finally Revolt or Remain Puppets?

Kenya’s elections have never been about democracy; they have always been about who holds the system. The 2022 elections proved that once again. Rooney did not win because of votes—he took power by force, rigging the IEBC and even eliminating those who stood in his way. High-profile figures disappeared or turned up dead, including IEBC official Daniel Musyoka, whose body was later found, sending a chilling message that this was not just an election; it was a war for control.

Rao, the man who once promised to fight for the people, backed down when it mattered most. Was it a lack of courage, or was he just another player in the grand game who never really wanted to win? Freedom, on the other hand, found himself locked out of the system he once commanded, powerless as his influence crumbled. Rooney and his goons had taken over, and now Kenya was officially under their rule. The question remains: will Rooney take it by force again in the next election, and who, if anyone, will stop him?

The American Dream’s Influence on Kenyan Politics

The illusion of democracy in Kenya mirrors a global trend—the American Dream itself is a sham that has kept many countries, including Kenya, trapped in a cycle of dependency and exploitation. While America claims to export democracy, what it truly exports is a system that benefits only the elites. Kenya’s political class has learned well from the West: keep the people divided, keep them poor, and rule them with promises you never intend to fulfill.

The so-called leaders of this nation are nothing but puppets dancing for wealth and power. The youth, who should be shaping the future, have been turned into mere spectators, forced to choose between corrupt politicians instead of dismantling the entire broken system. Every election cycle, they are given false hope, only for the reality to remain the same: a country owned by the few, suffering imposed on the many.

The Youth vs. The System – Will 2027 Be Different?

Gen Z has begun to shake the system, but will it be enough? Recent protests have shown that the youth are no longer willing to sit back and watch.

• The 2023 tax protests, where Gen Z mobilized against unfair government levies, proved that the power of the people still exists.
• The #RejectFinanceBill campaign saw thousands of young Kenyans taking to the streets, organizing through social media and refusing to be silenced by intimidation.
• Unlike previous generations, they are not bound by tribal politics; they see the game for what it is and are demanding real change.

But will they push hard enough when the time comes? Or will they once again be fooled by political promises and empty words? Rooney and his allies are counting on the latter. They believe Kenyans will go to the polls, make noise, and then accept whatever outcome is handed to them, just like before.

Will Kenya Have a Peaceful Election?

History suggests otherwise. Kenya’s elections are never peaceful because they are never fair. Rooney has already tasted power, and those who take power by force never give it up willingly. The IEBC remains compromised, the judiciary is a puppet of the system, and the police serve those in power, not the people. So what will happen when the people decide enough is enough?

If Gen Z and the youth truly rise, this will not be just another election—it will be a battle for the soul of the nation. But if history repeats itself, Rooney will tighten his grip, Rao will negotiate a deal to stay relevant, and Freedom will remain a shadow of his former self. The system will win again.

The Future: Who Will Stop Rooney?

The ultimate question is: Who will dare to stop Rooney if he decides to take power again by force? Will the youth stand their ground, or will they remain puppets in a game they do not control? The time for choosing is near.

One thing is certain: Kenya’s next election will not be about votes. It will be about power. And power is never given—it is taken.

Will the youth take it back, or will they be fooled once again?