The Mount Kenya Region: United Against Collective Challenges

In the midst of political turmoil and economic struggles, the Mount Kenya region stands united. Contrary to the narrative that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is seeking to unite a divided Mount Kenya, the people of this region assert that they are not divided. They are not fighting amongst themselves but are united against the collective challenges they face.

These challenges are not political but economic and financial. The youth of Mount Kenya are struggling to make ends meet in a system that has failed them. They grapple with inflated electricity bills, increasing rents, and a lack of opportunities. The older generation, misled by the media and corrupt clergy, has made poor electoral choices that have exacerbated these issues.

The youth are now having conversations away from the toxicity of politics. They are united against the collective failures of the older generation. They are united in their struggle to secure mortgages, pay rents, and navigate a system that seems stacked against them, says Francis Gaitho a popular government critic.

The political noise on social media does not reflect their concerns. The conflicts between politicians do not keep them awake at night. Instead, they are focused on their economic struggles and financial survival.

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s recent comments advising Mount Kenya people to have six children have been met with criticism. The youth argue that such statements do not address their real issues. They point out that it is the same generation of politicians who have been behind the continued deprivation of opportunities for the youth of Mount Kenya.

The youth of Mount Kenya are united now more than ever. They stand together against the collective challenges they face and strive for a better future.