Youth march on Thika Super Highway in Nairobi during Gen Z protests. [File, Standard] In Kenya, politics has long been perceived as the quickest path to wealth and social mobility. For many, it is not just a civic duty but a way of life. Across generations — youth, adults and elders alike — politics dominates daily conversations. It has become the heartbeat of social interaction and the primary lens through which people view any available opportunity. However, this obsession has come at a cost. The over-politicisation of our society has drained our collective mindset. It has stifled innovation, drowned out…