Voter registration is ongoing across the country, and young people have the power to decide Kenya’s future. With their numbers, energy, and voice, Gen Z and millennials form the largest bloc of voters but that influence only counts if they show up and register.

On the streets, many youths say they are determined to register this time. Their reasons are clear: they want new leaders, a change in government, and a system that works for them. Some believe the system has failed them before, but see registration and voting as the only way to break that cycle.

For months, young people have filled the streets with protests, demanding accountability, fairness, and reforms. Their numbers have shaken the nation, but unless that same energy translates into ballots, the impact will remain short-lived. Registration is the first step in turning protest into power.

The youth are the majority in Kenya. That means they hold the largest say in who becomes the next leader, and what kind of policies shape the nation. Choosing not to register is handing over that power to others.

If we want credible, peaceful, and inclusive elections, it starts with us. We cannot call for change on social media, in protests, or in conversations, and then shy away when it’s time to register. This is the moment to be the change we demand. Register to vote, claim your space, and shape the Kenya you want to live in.