Kenya Welcomes Its Youngest Political Party Secretary General as 'The Future Party' is Unveiled
Didacus Malowa, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
- In a week of political milestones, the unveiling of The Future Party has marked a historic chapter in Kenya's democratic journey, introducing the country’s youngest Secretary General at just 29 years old.
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A day after President William Ruto nominated Erastus Ethekon as the new chairperson of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), a fresh political force stepped onto the national stage.
The Future Party, a youth-driven political movement, received its certificate of full registration from the Registrar of Political Parties, Anne Nderitu, in an official ceremony held at her office in Nairobi.
At the centre of this landmark moment was Eric Wanyama, a determined young leader who now holds the record as the youngest secretary-general of a registered political party in Kenya.
Flanked by interim party leader Kimani Ngunjiri and deputy party leader Jessy Thuo, among other officials, Wanyama beamed with pride as he received the certificate, declaring the event a turning point for youth leadership in the country.
"This is a momentous day not just for me, but for every young Kenyan who has felt unseen in the political process. We are making history with this party. Under the banner ‘Tuvuke Pamoja,’ we are building a bridge to a future where the youth are not just voters, but decision-makers," he said.
Wanyama emphasised that The Future Party is an open political platform for all Kenyans, regardless of background, with a bold focus on empowering youth voices and fostering accountability.
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In his address to the media, he hailed the nomination of Ethekon, saying it marks a new chapter in Kenya’s democratic maturity.
"We now have a referee on the pitch. With Ethekon at the helm of IEBC, we hope to see a level playing field where every voice counts, and every vote matters," Wanyama noted.
The rise of Wanyama adds fresh energy to Kenya’s political landscape, joining the ranks of other prominent secretary generals such as ODM’s Edwin Sifuna.
But Wanyama’s entry signals a shift, a generational leap toward youth-led, issues-based politics.
As The Future Party begins its journey, all eyes will be on how this youthful leadership charts its course and reshapes political dialogue in the country.
Earlier, advocate James Ogenga filed a petition against the Registrar of Political Parties for rejecting the registration of the Gen Z Party.
The registrar declined the application, stating the party name did not promote inclusivity as required by Article 91 of the Constitution.
Ogenga argued that the registrar did not provide a clear interpretation of the name and that the decision was made without reviewing the party's membership and regional representation.
Source: TUKO.co.ke
