Saboti MP Caleb Amisi has placed Kenya’s Gen Z movement at the heart of a global wave of youthful awakening, saying the new generation has the power to redefine leadership and governance both locally and internationally.

In a bold statement posted on his official X account on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, Amisi described the Gen Z wave as a force that is “injecting all over the world,” noting that even global superpowers like the United States are feeling the impact. He said the youth have diagnosed governments with chronic weaknesses, a sign of the decisive role they are now playing in shaping the political direction of nations.

Lessons from the US youth movement

Amisi pointed to America as a clear example of Gen Z influence, highlighting how the youth vote and activism shifted national politics in recent years. He referenced how the movement rattled US President Donald Trump. “The US president just received a dose after American #GenZ diagnosed his administration with chronic kwashiorkor,” he stated

According to Amisi, this represents a broader shift in how young people across the globe are holding leaders accountable. By using social media and grassroots activism, they are creating pressure points that traditional politics cannot ignore.

Kenya’s call for a renaissance

Bringing the conversation back home, Amisi emphasised the urgent need for Kenya to harness its youthful population in driving a political and social rebirth. He argued that the country needs nothing short of a renaissance led by young people who are demanding transparency, inclusivity, and opportunities.

“Kenya needs a renaissance,” Amisi said, insisting that the energy being seen among young people in protests and civic engagement is a sign of the future. For him, the challenge is for leaders to embrace the shift rather than resist it, as the momentum is too strong to be contained.

A generational force of change

Amisi’s remarks come at a time when Gen Z has become a defining voice in Kenya’s politics, leading conversations on governance, accountability, and the cost of living. By drawing parallels with the US, where the youth are increasingly becoming kingmakers in national politics, the Saboti MP positioned Kenya’s Gen Z as part of a global generational movement determined to shake up traditional leadership.

His message was clear: Kenya’s youth are not isolated in their demands. They are part of a wider force that has already proven its influence in the world’s largest democracies and is now pressing for change at home.