A fresh political storm is brewing in Kieni Constituency after a prominent political figure issued a scathing rebuke of a leader he once supported. This ignited debate over youth empowerment, migration policies and leadership accountability ahead of the 2027 General Election.
In a strongly worded statement that has since gained traction on social and political platforms, the politician accused the veteran leader whom he had vigorously campaigned for during the 2022 elections of advancing policies that undermine the future of young people in Kieni.
At the centre of the controversy is a programme allegedly promoting the export of youth to Singapore without adequate digital or technical skills, a move the critic described as dangerous, exploitative, and retrogressive.
He likened the initiative to “modern-day slavery,” warning that sending young people abroad while deliberately keeping them computer illiterate amounts to institutionalised backwardness and a form of brain drain that strips communities of their potential.
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According to him, such programmes fail to equip youth with competitive skills needed in a rapidly digitising global economy, instead reducing them to cheap labour in foreign markets.
Gashagua admitted that the 2022 campaigns were marred by serious misjudgments and acknowledged personal responsibility for misleading voters in Kieni Constituency by supporting leadership that, in his view, has now betrayed the youth.
He vowed to actively work with residents of Kieni and like-minded constituencies across the country to reverse what he termed as harmful leadership choices.
Emphasising that the issue goes beyond one individual, he argued that the veteran leader represents a wider culture of outdated thinking entrenched in national leadership.
Looking ahead, he declared his commitment to ensuring political correction through the ballot, pointing to August 10 next year as a defining moment for accountability.
His statement positions youth empowerment, digital literacy, and ethical labour migration as central themes in the unfolding political realignment.
As Kenya edges closer to another election cycle, the comments underscore growing dissatisfaction among political actors and voters alike, particularly on issues affecting young people.
Whether this public reckoning will translate into electoral consequences remains to be seen, but it has undeniably reignited conversations around leadership, responsibility, and the future of Kenya’s youth.
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