Pauline Njoroge challenges youth to get involved in politics
By Luke Oluoch, December 24, 2025Digital activist and politician Pauline Njoroge has made a rallying cry to Kenyan youth, reminding them of their significance in being active participants and change agents in the country’s political landscape.
In a crosscutting interview with a local TV station on Tuesday, December 23, the Jubilee-allied politician urged the young generation to step up and shape Kenya’s political future.
According to Njoroge, the nation’s leadership also has a pivotal role in encouraging youth participation and engagement in the political space.
Get muddied in
“My message is that the youth have to present themselves to politics, as frustrating as it is, and offer themselves to the cause of bringing the solutions,” she stated. Change does not come in a day; you have to take that first step and continue progressively,” she advised.
“The youths need to realise nothing will change if they don’t come out and vote. There is, however, a place of leadership to give them a reason to come out and vote. Leaders need to inspire them and give them the impetus to come out and vote. Remember my case, I was scared of the chaos in politics, but I asked, ‘What will I change by staying aloof?” she reflected.
Her remarks follow her revelation that she would be contesting for an elective political seat in Nairobi City.
Eyeing an elective seat
While throwing shade at the city’s current dilapidated standards, Njoroge opined that she wants to be part of a team that will see such a plan implemented and help the city achieve the status it deserves.
She added that she will soon announce the specific seat she intends to vie for.
“Yes, I will be vying in Nairobi; I will communicate that in due time,” she added.
Nairobi challenges
Njoroge cited several challenges affecting city residents, including poor water and sanitation services, which she said are critical to the survival of Nairobians but are largely lacking, leaving residents in turmoil and negatively affecting their daily lives.
“Nairobi needs a new plan; the pain that currently exists, or whatever those in power imagine is the plan, is not working for the people of Nairobi.”
“We need a new plan for Nairobi, a plan that is people-focused and service-delivery-focused, and I want to be part of a team that actually delivers that plan.”