Ep 46: Kenya’s Gen Z Voter Movement:  How "Tukokadi" Is Changing the 2027 Elections

Ep 46: Kenya’s Gen Z Voter Movement: How "Tukokadi" Is Changing the 2027 Elections

“The secret is numbers.”

What happens when ordinary citizens decide to take democracy into their own hands?

In this episode of the Trouble Makers Podcast, host Tatiana Gicheru sits down with Kenyan journalist and civic mobilizer Ademba Alanns, the mind behind the fast-growing Tukokadi movement, an initiative pushing millions of young Kenyans to register as voters ahead of the 2027 general elections.

What started as a simple tweet has now become a nationwide movement, mobilising thousands across all 47 counties. Ademba shares how one small action sparked a ripple effect, turning civic duty into a collective, youth-driven force.

Together, they unpack:

  • The power of grassroots organising in the digital age.
  • Why voter registration is just the beginning of civic engagement.
  • The role of civic and political education in shaping informed voters and so much more.

Beyond Kenya, this conversation reflects a broader shift across Africa and the world, where young people are reclaiming their role in shaping governance, one vote at a time.

This episode is a reminder: democracy is not passive. It is built, protected, and sustained by those who show up.

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