Saturday, November
29, 2025 - Kenyan comedian and activist, Eric Omondi, has come out strongly
in defense of Gen Z after claims surfaced that young people failed to
participate in the November 27th, 2025, by-elections.
In a passionate Instagram video posted on Saturday, November
29th, Omondi dismissed the narrative as misleading and unfair.
According to Eric, the by-elections were contests between
seasoned political actors and entrenched interests, with little relevance to
the youth.
“This by-election had nothing to do with Gen Z. They were
not part of it, they did not want to be part of it, and they did not understand
it.”
“This was a battle between political fools and
principalities. Do not involve Gen Z in your battles,” he declared.
Omondi argued that the absence of young voters should not be
mistaken for apathy or disloyalty.
Instead, he said, leaders were repeating a familiar mistake,
underestimating the power of Gen Z.
He reminded his audience that the youth had previously
defied expectations, surprising the nation when dismissed as “lazy” or
“indisciplined.”
“They are saying you are ‘Cerelac,’ that you cannot line up
to vote, that you are lazy.”
“Isn’t that what they used to call TikTokers and content
creators? Do not buy it,” he urged, rejecting stereotypes that paint Gen Z as
disengaged.
Omondi emphasized that Gen Z’s focus is on building a new
system and securing a future that reflects their values, not participating in
political battles that don’t serve them.
He warned leaders against scapegoating the youth for
electoral losses, insisting that they should be respected and supported.
Omondi predicted that Gen Z will play a decisive role in the
2027 General Elections.
“Do not underestimate Gen Z. They will determine the future
of this country,” he said.
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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