Lumumba stirs Meru Gen Zs with call for integrity in governance
By Print, March 7, 2025Legal scholar and former anti-corruption czar, Prof PLO Lumumba, has urged the Gen Zs, and inspired them to push for integrity in governance.
The inspiring speaker, Prof PLO Lumumba addressed a captivated crowd of youth at the Meru National Polytechnic, delivering a powerful message on the state of Kenya’s governance.
He spoke passionately to a group of engaged students, where he identified poor governance as the country’s main challenge and urged the youth to take an active role in shaping Kenya’s future.
With a focus on integrity, Lumumba emphasised that voters must prioritise personal values over ethnicity when electing leaders.
He clearly declared that the quality of leadership should be determined by integrity and accountability, not political connections or tribal affiliations.
Merit
“When we vote, let us look at the character and values of the individual, not where they come from,” he implored the young audience.
Addressing the deep-rooted issue of ethnic politics, Lumumba called for a merit-based approach in government appointments. He stressed the importance of selecting individuals based on qualifications and capability, rather than political patronage.
Renewed hope
“We must build a society where meritocracy, not political favouritism, determines appointments,” Lumumba said, as he urged the youth to demand leadership that upholds these principles.
The message resonated deeply with the audience, sparking a renewed sense of hope and responsibility among the young people present.
Lumumba’s call for leadership rooted in integrity and accountability was a call to action for the youthful participants to rise above the divisive forces of ethnicity and be the change they want to see across Kenya’s political landscape.
As the country approaches its future elections, the scholar’s words have ignited a crucial conversation about the importance of values in leadership.
And with his stirring address in Meru, Lumumba has left an indelible mark on the minds of the next generation, inspiring them to hold their leaders to a higher standard of integrity and service to the nation.