Youthful protesters hang on an Administration Police lorry along Thika Road during the Gen Z 1st anniversary led protests on June 25, 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard] “The biggest challenge in Kenya is the youth bulge. If not properly managed, it can become a ticking time bomb, potentially destabilising our country and continent.” Follow The Standard channel on WhatsApp Those were the words of former President Uhuru Kenyatta, issued before he left office. Today, they read less like a warning and more like a prediction coming to life. Africa, home to the world’s youngest population, is witnessing a surge in youth-led protests, driven…