- Mudavadi warns 2027 polls risk chaos without constitutional changes.
- The proposal includes creating the Prime Minister and Opposition Leader offices.
- Gen Z strongly rejects the idea, saying it benefits political elites.
- Youth demand accountability, not new power-sharing positions.
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has ignited a heated national debate after suggesting that the 2027 General Election could face legal challenges if constitutional reforms are not urgently addressed.
At the centre of his proposal is a referendum aimed at formalising the Office of the Prime Minister and the Leader of the Official Opposition, positions the government argues would promote inclusivity and national balance.
Kenya’s youth, particularly Gen Z, are having none of it. Their response has been sharp, brief, and clear: “Don’t try.”
To them, the proposal feels like a recycled political script they’ve seen before and rejected. Coming just 15 years after the 2010 Constitution, which was hailed as a people-centred charter, the timing has raised eyebrows.
Many young Kenyans believe the push is less about fixing governance gaps and more about creating space for political elites.
For Gen Z, introducing a Prime Minister’s office looks like a power-sharing deal meant to accommodate top politicians rather than solve real problems.
With the cost of living rising and job opportunities shrinking, youth argue that Kenya does not need more titles at the top, but better delivery from existing offices.
Their message is simple: if the system is failing, fix it, don’t expand it.
Young Kenyans say the country should focus on accountability, not extra layers of leadership. They see issues like constituency boundaries and census disputes as being used to push a wider agenda that mainly benefits those already in power.
In their view, strengthening institutions matters more than reshaping the Constitution to suit political convenience.
President William Ruto’s government now faces a delicate moment. Pushing for a referendum amid economic pressure and growing youth resistance could prove risky.
Ignoring the Gen Z warning may turn the 2027 elections into more than a leadership contest; it could become a protest vote against years of political tinkering with the Constitution.
For a generation demanding change, patience is wearing thin, and this time, silence should not be mistaken for approval.
