By Chelangat Caren,
Kenya’s political landscape is heating up as the country approaches the 2027 general elections. National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has called on global parliaments to adopt humane migration policies, emphasizing the need for coordinated immigration frameworks to promote global stability.
Meanwhile, a new generation of young politicians is emerging, shaking up the traditional political scene. Leaders like Mwengi Mutuse, Edwin Sifuna, and Mohamed Ali are gaining traction with their bold and progressive approaches. Mutuse, who orchestrated the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, is now a national power player. Sifuna, a top-performing senator, is advocating for increased education funding and youth empowerment. Ali, a fearless member of parliament is criticizing his own party’s leadership while pushing for accountability.
These young leaders are part of the Kenya Moja movement, which aims to redefine the country’s politics. They are focused on issues like economic justice, police brutality, and youth representation. As Kenya navigates 2026, these rising stars are likely to play a significant role in shaping the country’s future.
President William Ruto is also making moves, outlining an ambitious economic transformation agenda focused on poverty reduction, job creation, and infrastructure investments. However, his plans face challenges, including a court order halting the National Infrastructure Fund.
As Kenya hurtles towards the 2027 general elections, the air is thick with anticipation. The country’s young and restless are shaking things up, demanding a new kind of politics that’s more inclusive, more transparent, and more responsive to their needs. Mwengi Mutuse, Edwin Sifuna, and Mohamed Ali are just a few of the bright lights leading the charge. They are not just talking about change; they’re making it happen.
Mutuse’s bold move to impeach former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua sent shockwaves across the nation, cementing his position as a force to be reckoned with. Sifuna’s tireless advocacy for education funding and youth empowerment has earned him a spot on the national radar. And Ali’s fearless criticism of his own party’s leadership is a breath of fresh air in a world where political loyalty often trends towards silence.
These young Turks are part of the Kenya Moja movement, a wave of progressive politics that’s all about putting people over party. They’re talking about economic justice, police reform, and giving young Kenyans a seat at the table. As they continue to gain traction, it’s clear that the future of Kenyan politics is being written by these bold new voices.
But it is not just the young guns making waves. President William Ruto’s economic transformation agenda is ambitious, to say the least. Poverty reduction, job creation, and infrastructure investments are all on the table. The only problem? His plans are hitting roadblocks, including a court order that halted the National Infrastructure Fund. Can he navigate these choppy waters and deliver on his promises? But one thing is for sure; Kenya’s politics will never be the same again. The question is, who’s ready to take the reins?