Uhuru’s Return, Gen Z’s Power, and Why Kenya’s Political Future Is at a Crossroads
Published by Thee Alfa House Social – Fanya Mambo with Sarah Mwangi
As Kenya gears up for the 2027 general elections, questions loom large over who will lead the country — and whether the political class has failed the people altogether. In the latest episode of Fanya Mambo with Sarah Mwangi, we sit down with none other than Fanya Mambo, one of Kenya’s most vocal political analysts and reform advocates, for a no-holds-barred conversation about leadership, accountability, and the growing frustrations across the nation.
From abductions in Subarus to detained mothers in hospitals, and from Uhuru Kenyatta’s reemergence to the deafening silence of the opposition — nothing is off the table.
🔥 Key Takeaways from the Episode:
1. Fuel for Abductions, Not for Police
Fanya Mambo opens the conversation with a brutal indictment: the government seems more prepared to fuel vehicles used in abductions than it is to equip police to protect citizens. “How do you fund terror machines, yet claim to serve the people?” he asks.
2. Gen Z: Don’t Just Protest — Run for Office
With continuous voter registration underway, Fanya calls on young people to not only register but to contest political seats across all levels: MCA, MP, Senator, and even Governor.
“If we filled Parliament with even half-decent young people, Kenya would change overnight.”
3. Uhuru Kenyatta’s Comeback — Too Late?
The former president’s appearance at the Jubilee Party NDC stirred emotions — but it also raised eyebrows.
Was Uhuru’s silence during the Gen Z abductions a betrayal?
Fanya doesn’t mince words: “He left a vacuum, and others like Gachagua filled it.”
4. Mothers Detained, SHA Funds Lost
Perhaps the most heartbreaking moment in the episode was the discussion on Kenyan women being detained in public hospitals due to unpaid bills — a result of the collapse of Linda Mama and the failure of Ruto’s SHA and eCitizen reforms.
“This is not a political issue — it’s life and death,” Fanya says.
5. Opposition in Confusion — Where Is Fred Matiang’i?
As other opposition figures like Kalonzo Musyoka, Martha Karua, and Eugene Wamalwa show some unity, Fred Matiang’i remains aloof. Fanya calls on him to either join the opposition formally or stop being a spectator.
6. The Jimmy Wanjigi Factor
Fanya welcomes Jimmy Wanjigi’s Safina Party into the political space but offers a warning — don’t distract the opposition from its goal: defeating William Ruto.
7. UNGA Speech vs Reality in Kenya
While President Ruto delivered a passionate speech at the United Nations General Assembly, Fanya argues it was tone-deaf, given Kenya’s collapsing health system, high taxes, and worsening inequality.
“You can’t talk about world peace while your citizens are dying from avoidable diseases.”
🎙️ Final Message: Gen Z, This Is Your Moment
The episode ends with an urgent call:
Kenya will not change unless the youth vote, run, and take power back from political elites. The 2027 elections aren’t just about a new president — they’re about resetting the entire political system.
“We protested on the streets. Now it’s time to occupy Parliament.”
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▶️ https://youtu.be/Z88PBWbLt5o?si=z8FWtAI8-0Se57Uh
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