For some leaders, the tribulations of the youth is the catapult that has speeded up their pursuit for power, as they build a cheering squad for next year's General Election.

As Kenya marks the second anniversary of the Gen Z protests, activists, human rights groups, clergy and legal advocates are demanding justice, accountability and reforms.

An analysis by The Conversation argues that Kenya’s 2024 Gen Z protests forced the government to adopt a more cautious approach to taxation and youth issues.