2027 polls: Salasya urges youth to elect leaders who speak truth to power
By Mustafa Juma, March 24, 2026Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has called on young Kenyans to take their civic responsibility seriously and elect leaders who are bold enough to challenge authority and push for meaningful reforms in the 2027 General Election.
Taking to his official X account on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, Salasya, in a message directed at first-time voters and the youth, emphasised the power of the ballot, urging them not to squander the opportunity to influence the country’s future.
“Now that Uko Kadi, don’t waste it. Vote for the maverick who speaks truth to power, who demands that reforms must improve daily lives, and who is ready to build an economy that empowers every young Kenyan,” he stated.
Youth voter mobilisation
Salasya’s remarks come at a time when political leaders are increasingly turning their focus to the youth demographic, widely seen as a critical voting bloc in the next election cycle, as the young generation continues to mobilise each other to register as voters through the now-famous ‘Niko Kadi’ movement.
Ademba Allans, who has been leading the movement, recently said that the Gen Z-led voter mobilisation campaign is not funded by conventional sponsors but driven by the lived experiences and frustrations of ordinary Kenyans.
Speaking during an interview on a local TV station on Sunday, March 23, 2026, Allans framed the movement as one sponsored by citizens themselves, past injustices, and a growing demand for accountability through the ballot.
When asked about who sponsors the movement, Allans employed symbolic language to challenge traditional notions of funding, recasting the movement as a people-powered push for change.
“We are sponsored by Kenyans; we are sponsored by those who died in 2024,” Ademba noted.
According to Allans, the movement is fuelled by the frustrations and realities facing ordinary Kenyans. He cited those who lost their lives in 2024, as well as alleged cases of public funds mismanagement, as the driving force behind the urgency to participate in the democratic process.
He reiterated that the push for voter registration among young people is driven by lived realities rather than financial backing.
“We are sponsored by the 1.3 trillion that was stolen the other day; we are sponsored by the 43 million that was stolen from e-Citizen,” Allans stated.