University Youth Launch Movement to Back Eliud Owalo Presidential Bid

By KPC Reporter

University students and youth leaders from across Kenya have formed a national platform to support Eliud Owalo’s 2027 presidential bid.

 Dubbed the “Friends of Eliud Owalo Universities Chapter”, the outfit is will be advocating for what they term Kenya’s “Third Liberation: Economic Liberation.”

The group emphasizes the role of youth in national development, arguing that young people under 35, who make up 75% of the population, have long been marginalized.

“We are not just ‘leaders of tomorrow.’ We are the present that is happening right now,” the statement reads.

“When youth are empowered, innovation rises, enterprise grows, and national progress becomes inevitable.”

The youth platform outlines a vision in which young Kenyans move from being casual labourers to business owners through value chain reforms in agriculture, fisheries, ICT, and creative industries.

They cited Owalo’s record as ICT Cabinet Secretary, including the creation of digital hubs and the distribution of digital devices to educational institutions, as proof of his commitment to youth empowerment.

“These are not promises, these are results that show what Owalo does when he is entrusted with responsibility,” the statement adds.

The group also highlighted Owalo’s proposed tax and debt reforms, including removing digital taxes for youth, halving internet access costs, and reducing income tax from 35% to 20%.

They praised his commitment to a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and forensic recovery of misappropriated public funds.

“Our declaration is clear,” the youth wrote.

“The Third Liberation liberates youth from being boda riders to becoming boda passengers headed to bigger hustles; from loaders in warehouses to warehouse owners; from spectators to owners.”

The youth say they will organize across campuses and counties to build a national movement focused on economic opportunity and ownership, not tokenism.