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Speaking in Dallas on Friday, September 26, 2026, Gachagua said the political changes being sought by the United Opposition would not solve the country’s problems unless they were followed by clear action to create jobs.
She said unemployment, particularly among young people, had made politics increasingly intertwined with people's struggle to earn a living
Babu and Caroli's remarks focused on the need for political leaders to address issues affecting citizens while allowing competing political voices to operate freely
The former vice-president said the country needed to restore confidence among young people, arguing that their sense of hope was closely linked to Kenya’s future
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Alas said the government should shift its focus from campaign rhetoric to practical solutions rooted in data, institutional reforms and industrialization, warning that corruption, public debt and youth unemployment continue to weigh heavily on ordinary Kenyans.
Speaking during an interview on Radio Generation, Kang'ata said the result should not merely be viewed as a political contest between rival camps but as a statement by voters on the country's political direction.
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, Alai said millions of Kenyans remain outside both the formal and informal economy, creating conditions that leave many young people vulnerable to crime and exploitation.
Speaking during a Radio Generation interview on Monday, Abdul called for a national conversation on the escalating problem, arguing that political sponsorship and economic hardship are driving the rise of organised groups involved in violence
The petition was presented on June 25, 2026, coinciding with the second anniversary of the 2024 Gen Z protests.
Hajji's bid comes as he seeks to represent a constituency that has previously been held by some of Kenya's best-known political figures. Lang’ata was represented by the late Prime Minister Raila Odinga from 1992 to 2013 under different political parties before Joash Olum, who served between 2013 and 2017. Nixon Korir, now PS for Lands, held the seat from 2017 to 2022 before being succeeded by the current MP, Felix Odiwuor, popularly known as Jalang'o.
Speaking during his thanksgiving service in Ganze, Kilifi County on Sunday, Jacobs urged both the national and county governments to emulate President William Ruto’s approach of trusting and empowering young leaders.
Jubilee Deputy Party Leader Jeremiah Kioni urged rival political formations to unite, arguing that continued division could worsen youth frustration over jobs and inclusion. Speaking on Radio Generation, he linked stability to better economic outcomes ahead of 2027.