By Nyang’au Araka
Jubilee Party Deputy Leader, Dr Fred Matiang’i has addressed a leading global policy forum in the United States, sharing his views on Kenya’s political trajectory ahead of the next general elections.
Speaking Monday at the Center for Strategic and International Studies in Washington, D.C., Dr Matiang’i said the country’s democratic future will depend on strengthening institutions and responding to growing civic engagement among young people.
The discussion, hosted by the CSIS Africa Program, focused on governance trends in Kenya and the broader dynamics shaping political stability across the continent.
“This afternoon, I had the honor of presenting at CSIS where I shared my perspectives on Kenya’s evolving political landscape ahead of the 2027 general elections,” Dr Matiang’i wrote in a post on his Facebook page after the event.
The presidential aspirant pointed to the recent wave of youth-led civic protests in Kenya as evidence of a generation increasingly determined to shape the country’s future.
“The recent protests demonstrate a generation that is deeply invested in the future of our country and is demanding accountable leadership, credible institutions, and expanded economic opportunity,” he said.
Kenya has witnessed several youth-driven demonstrations in recent months, largely organized through social media, with young people pushing for economic reforms, transparency in governance and greater inclusion in decision-making.
Dr Matiang’i said the country’s large youth population remains a critical national asset but warned that unlocking its potential requires deliberate governance reforms.
“Kenya’s youthful population remains one of our greatest strengths, and unlocking this potential requires stronger governance, transparent institutions, and policies that restore public trust,” he said.
Looking ahead to the 2027 Kenyan general election, Dr Matiang’i emphasized the need to safeguard electoral integrity and reinforce the rule of law.
“Kenya’s long-term success will depend on building strong and predictable institutions that inspire confidence among citizens, investors and international partners alike,” he noted.
The CSIS discussion was conducted under the Chatham House Rule, meaning no official transcript or recording will be released.