Mong’are argued that Kenya was witnessing a situation in which a quiet majority held different political views from a vocal minority that frequently dominates public discussions.
Speaking about the political position of Generation Z, commonly known as Gen Z, the UDA official claimed that some young people had begun reconsidering their political choices after what he described as attempts by political actors and individuals seeking personal gain to influence their views.
"We are facing a silent majority versus a loud minority, and many young people, the Gen Zs, who are misled by political saboteurs and extortionists, have opened their eyes," Mong’are said.
His remarks come as political parties and leaders intensify efforts to attract young voters ahead of the 2027 General Election.
The Gen Z generation has played an increasingly visible role in Kenya's political conversations, particularly following the nationwide demonstrations against the Finance Bill 2024. The protests brought issues such as taxation, corruption, accountability and unemployment into the national spotlight.
Since then, political leaders across different parties have sought to engage young people, recognising their potential influence in the next general election.
Mong’are also turned his attention to the opposition, particularly the Democracy for the Citizens Party (DCP), accusing its leadership of failing to develop a clear alternative policy agenda for the country.
He argued that opposition parties should explain how they would address Kenya's economic and governance challenges rather than concentrating their efforts on criticising the current administration.
"DCP Party has not sat down to come up with any concrete alternative. I really miss Raila Odinga because he used to come up with clear alternative policies, while we are putting forward an agenda of a first-world Kenya," Mong’are said.
His reference to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga was significant, given Odinga's long history in opposition politics and his role in shaping national political debates through policy proposals and calls for government accountability.
Mong’are suggested that the current opposition leadership should follow a similar approach by presenting clear proposals that voters can evaluate ahead of the next election.
The remarks also reflect the growing competition between UDA and opposition parties as they seek to position themselves as the preferred political choices for Kenyans in 2027.
However, opposition leaders have maintained that their criticism is part of their responsibility to question government decisions and offer an alternative direction for the country.
The debate over Gen Z's political influence is also expected to remain important as young voters consider whether to support established political parties, independent candidates or emerging movements.
Mong’are's comments underline the government's determination to challenge the opposition's political narrative and convince voters that President Ruto's development agenda offers a better path for the country.
With the 2027 General Election approaching, both sides are likely to intensify their engagement with young people as they seek to turn political messages into electoral support.
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