Update: Gen Z Issues New Demands To Ruto Ahead Of X Space Engagement

The public rage that erupted in countrywide protests has handed President William Ruto an excellent chance to institute radical governance and policy reforms in his administration, politicians and analysts say. The protesters, largely the Gen Zs, have bitterly vented about what they perceive as government incompetence, insensitivity and a collapsing public service.

They are demanding radical changes in the country including dissolution of the Cabinet, slashing of salaries of top state officers, a brutal war against graft and radical cuts on government expenditure.

There are also calls for merging the 51 state departments to reduce the wage bill on principal secretaries and hiring government officers based on competence and not “shareholding”.

Ruto allies, including MPs, have joined the chorus for sweeping reforms.