Two years after significant protests by Generation Z against President Ruto's government, thousands of young people in Kenya are preparing to demonstrate once again. The upcoming protests are a response to ongoing issues that have prompted discontent among the youth.

George Aladwa, the ODM Nairobi County Chair and Makadara MP, announced that ODM supporters will not participate in the upcoming Gen Z protests scheduled for Thursday. He emphasized the party's support for President William Ruto's administration following a coalition agreement, stating that protests do not address the challenges facing Kenyans. Aladwa called for peace, job creation, business opportunities, and development instead of chaos and destruction.

Kenya's Gen Z protests in 2024, which focused on issues such as proposed tax increases, the rising cost of living, unemployment, and corruption, garnered significant global attention. Initially sparked by opposition to the 2024 Finance Bill, the protests evolved into a broader challenge against the political establishment. An economist evaluates the outcomes of these protests, considering what has changed and what remains the same in the political landscape of Kenya.

The protests, which originated as a digital campaign, evolved into one of the largest youth-led demonstrations in Kenya's recent history. This movement was characterized by its lack of clear political sponsors, hired crowds, or ethnic divisions, as young Kenyans utilized social media to organize and advocate for their demands.

Leaders supporting the inclusive government held a significant political meeting in Eldoret to endorse President William Ruto for the 2027 elections while also laying the groundwork for his successor in 2032. The gathering included MPs from the Kenya Kwanza coalition and some ODM leaders, who urged Kenyans to give Ruto a second and final term to complete his development projects, claiming that opponents lack alternative policies for the country's progress.

Kenyan leaders from the Coast region, including Sports and Youth Minister Salim Mvurya, Mining Minister Hassan Joho, and Senate Speaker Amason Kingi, have urged residents to support President William Ruto in the upcoming 2027 General Election. They highlighted Ruto's commitment to developing the Coast region despite receiving fewer votes from the area in the 2022 election. During a political meeting in Malindi, they mentioned that Ruto is expected to issue over 200,000 title deeds to address land ownership issues.