zKe: Youth Voices

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A vision for Sustained Youth Engagement in Kenya 🫵🏽

What do you think are the top issues facing Kenyan youth today that need to be addressed first?

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How should Nairobi stop flooding?

Lives, homes and businesses are lost almost every rainy season. Respond to the ideas young people have shared, or add your own. Taking part is anonymous.

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Results za kila polling station zinafaa kuwa streamed live during Election za 2027?

EnglishShould results from every polling station be livestreamed in the 2027 General Election?

KiswahiliJe, matokeo ya kila kituo cha kupigia kura yanapaswa kupeperushwa mubashara katika Uchaguzi Mkuu wa 2027?

Parliament has changed the Elections Act, and reports disagree on what it means for livestreaming. Tell us what would make you trust the 2027 results.

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Ni steps gani unaona zinaweza saidia kuleta jobs na doh kwa ma-youth wa Kisumu kwa hii miezi 12 inakuja?

EnglishWhat actions do you think Kisumu County government should take in the next 12 months to create jobs and income opportunities for the youth?

KiswahiliNi hatua gani unadhani zinaweza kusaidia kuunda nafasi za ajira na kipato kwa vijana wa Kisumu katika miezi 12 ijayo?

Jobs came up more than any other issue at the zKe Kisumu Dialogues: 47 of the 108 people who spoke raised them.

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What young Kenyans said, what they agreed on and what happened next.

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What is being said online about Kenya’s 2027 elections: the narratives, the key actors and the tactics they use.

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Nairobi: Same city, two views

We set Governor Sakaja’s September 2026 interview beside what residents told us at the zKe Nairobi Dialogues. See where they agree, and where they don’t.

This includes:

  • Residents expressed deep frustration over perceived corruption, political favoritism, and leaders prioritizing personal wealth over community development.
  • A prominent point of tension between residents and the county administration centers on deteriorating roads, poor construction standards, and severe drainage blockages.
  • High youth unemployment and disillusionment are central grievances. Residents critiqued short-term stopgap initiatives, demanding sustainable economic opportunities.
  • Discussions regarding health services highlighted severe deficits at local facilities, including understaffing, lack of emergency operational hours, and empty pharmacies.
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About zKe

This initiative, dubbed ‘zKe’ is a platform for sustained and meaningful national engagement by and for Kenya’s youth, offering online and offline spaces where young people can actively engage in policy debates, monitor government actions, and link these discussions to tangible action. The programme’s initial phase has kicked off, inviting youth across Kenya to participate in a series of nationwide conversations, helping shape the initiative’s focus on creating impactful, youth-driven discourse.

This initiative uses unique deliberative digital spaces like WhatsApp, Talk to the City, pol.is, and Remesh to ensure robust discussions and gather real-time insights. zKe’s presence on social media has gained significant attention with content reaching hundreds of thousands of Kenyan citizens.

zKe embodies the vibrant spirit of Generation Z and the pride of Kenya, representing a forward-thinking movement for positive change.

Proactive Youth Engagement Across Kenya 🇰🇪

At zKe, we take pride in the transformative impact we’ve achieved nationwide. By engaging youth in meaningful dialogues, we’ve empowered them to drive policy changes and create an inclusive future.