"The darling of the west is not the darling at Home."

Over the past days, both the global community and Africa have borne witness to the fervent GenZ-led protests in Kenya, demanding governmental accountability amidst pressing national issues such as corruption, ostentation, arrogance, and a crippling debt burden exacerbated by IMF influence and the 2024/2025 Kenyan Finance Bill.

These protests, reminiscent of solemn candlelight vigils, escalated to the extent of breaching the sanctity of Parliament on june 25th making history of such an incident ever to happen in kenya, tragically claiming lives.

However, amidst these domestic upheavals, President Ruto's international itinerary has painted a stark contrast. Renowned as an avid globetrotter, he traversed 38 countries in just 20 months, with his most notable voyage being a state visit to the United States, where a $2 million private jet flight stirred social media headlines during his meeting with President Biden.

Yet, the glamour of international diplomacy sharply contrasts with the scrutiny faced by Ruto's administration at home. Criticism mounts over conspicuous displays of wealth and privilege, starkly juxtaposed against the daily struggles of the common Mwanachi.

And by this, In kenya A disease of corruption has made politicians very wealthy having to acquire vehicles, houses, designer clothes/watches worth millions of dollars which is evident among Governors, cabinet secretaries and also members of parliament who are to serve the people of Kenya but it seems the real bosses who are the people are begging for employment, developments in their areas and also bursaries for their children to go to school.

The 2024/2025 Finance Bill, that was supposed to be in law, was criticized not only for its punitive tax measures but also for deepening the economic burden on citizens, underscores pervasive governance challenges.

Amidst mounting discontent, calls for sweeping reforms echo across Kenya. Voices demand a reconfiguration of parliamentary leadership, stringent lifestyle audits for ostentatious state officials, and the removal of corrupt cabinet secretaries.

There is a clamor to abolish the controversial housing levy, reevaluate MPs' salaries, and foster greater youth empowerment through expanded opportunities.

Criticism extends to curtailing funds allocated to the First and Second Ladies, advocating for reduced government waste—including extravagant travel—and rejecting the revival of positions for Chief Administrative Secretaries.

Though the Finance bill was been widthrawn, time will tell if this demands will be soon met. If not then The Genz who are leaderless, partyless, tribeless might go back to the streets to swoop in and de thrown this regime that has made Governance in this country worsening day by day.

in All power belongs to the people, And if we forget that we the people have the power, then will miss a bigger vision of making this beloved country Kenya to be prosperous.