The Orange party in a statement shared via its official X account passed its wishes to the young generation in the country, with a quote that resonates with the current agenda of Gen Zs in Kenya.
ODM urged the young generation to remember that “Youth is the canvas upon which the masterpiece of tomorrow is painted”.
“To all the Young P****e in the country, Happy International Youth Day. As you mark this important day, please remember; Youth is the canvas upon which the masterpiece of tomorrow is painted,” ODM stated.
To all the Young P****e in the country, Happy International Youth Day.
As you mark this important day, please remember; Youth is the canvas upon which the masterpiece of tomorrow is painted.
The youth in Kenya have been pushing for a new country, demanding changes in leadership through the widespread protests.
The protests, which started as a move to reject the unpopular Finance Bill 2024, metamorphosized into an anti-government push, where a raft of changes in government leadership have been demanded.
However, appointing four ODM members as Cabinet Secretaries has not been received well by the youth, you went ahead to plan for another round of protests dubbed Nane Nane, which were thwarted by the police.
However, the youth have vowed to continue with their push, with another round of protests set for Wednesday, August 14, 2024, this week.
International Youth Day (IYD) is an awareness day designated by the United Nations that takes place on August 12, every year, with the aim of drawing attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding the youth.
The first IYD was observed on August 12, 2000.
The theme highlights the key connection between digitalization and accelerating the progress of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), emphasizing the crucial contributions of young p****e in this transformative process.