“History Is Watching: The Echoes of Revolution and the Voice of a Generation” Fellow Kenyans, In this pivotal moment in our nation's democratic journey, I rise not merely as a Senator but as a patriot, deeply aware that history is not written in silence but in the thunder of a people awakened. The ongoing demonstrations by Kenya’s Generation Z are not random acts of defiance. They are a historic expression of civic consciousness. These young Kenyans, born long after our hard-won multiparty democracy, are now the torchbearers of a new era of accountability, justice, and public participation. Their bold and peaceful defiance has sparked conversations in homes, parliaments, and boardrooms. It is a call we must not ignore. History is replete with tales of revolutions, moments when the masses, long ignored, rose with courage and clarity to demand change. Let us recall: -The American Revolution began with a tax protest and birthed a republic. -The French Revolution tore down monarchies and erected principles of liberty and equality. -The Haitian Revolution was led by enslaved Africans who demanded and achieved dignity and independence. From Mexico to Vietnam, Iran to Russia, these upheavals were born of frustration with regimes that refused to listen. Let me be clear: I do not glorify violence. I do not advocate for chaos. But I acknowledge what history teaches us; that when institutions are unresponsive, and leaders deaf to the cries of the people, pressure builds. And when it reaches its peak, it explodes. What we are witnessing today in Kenya is not a revolution in arms, but a revolution in awareness. It is a digital, decentralized, leaderless resistance; the most powerful form of civic activism in our time. Gen Z is saying, “We will not be passive. We will not be silenced. We will not inherit a broken nation without a fight of ideas, of voices, of votes.” This is a moment for sober reflection, not repression. A time for dialogue, not threats. Let us not make the mistake of dismissing these youth. They may not wear suits or sit in boardrooms, but they wield the power of truth, technology, and tenacity. I stand with Gen Z, not because it is politically convenient, but because it is morally right. Their cause is just. Their methods are peaceful. Their message is urgent. To the government: history is watching. Learn from the revolutions of the past. Those who refused to listen found themselves swept away. To the youth: stay peaceful, stay principled, stay organized. You are not just protesting for yourselves, but for generations yet unborn. To my fellow leaders: let us meet this moment with wisdom. Let us create space for engagement. Let us reform what is broken, for the future cannot be bribed, beaten, or buried. Kenya belongs to all of us. And when a generation rises, as Gen Z has, it is time for the nation to listen. #justiceforalbertojwang