The People Party of Kenya (PPK) secretary general, Bennyhinn Walubengo, has revealed that he holds the office as a volunteer and takes no pay for it.
The show brought together youth leaders from PPK, UDA, DCP and ODM to debate national politics ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The conversation began after an audience member asked the opposition representatives how young candidates could win party tickets without money or godfathers.
Walubengo answered by outlining the training his party offers young members, which covers resource mobilisation, communication skills, personal branding, manifesto development and grassroots organisation.
He then said his own role comes with no salary, explaining that he serves because he believes in the party's ethos and the values of its leader, Mt Kenya region MP Ndindi Nyoro, and can see a clear vision. According to him, people serve effortlessly when the vision is clear.
Walubengo also separated mentorship from political godfatherism, arguing that mentorship builds real capacity while a godfather creates dependence.
Turning to his peers, he urged Gen Z to invest in themselves before seeking public office by reading books, exercising and caring for their emotional well-being, saying no one unstable can be expected to lead.
He said young people should start building capacity and stamina so they are ready to take up space when their time in government comes.
He closed by encouraging young Kenyans to take part in politics, saying their presence raises the quality of the game and that electing leaders who truly understand and care for the country remains essential.
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