Social media emerges as Ruto's most potent opposition

In the digital era, political opposition in Kenya is no longer confined to rival parties or parliamentary debates.

President William Ruto is facing a new and formidable challenger – social media. Driven largely by young Kenyans, Millennials and Generation Zs, this online movement is reshaping political engagement and giving a voice to a generation dissatisfied with the government’s performance.

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In the digital era, political opposition in Kenya is no longer confined to rival parties or parliamentary debates.