"no more dialogue, Kenyans have said what must change"

The sentiment that "no more dialogue, Kenyans have said what must change" reflects a growing frustration among many Kenyans, particularly the youth, with repeated calls for national dialogue that often fail to deliver tangible results. This perspective aligns with recent public discourse, especially following protests in 2024 and 2025, where citizens, led largely by Gen Z, have voiced clear demands for systemic reforms. These include lowering the cost of living, ending government extravagance, tackling corruption, stopping extrajudicial killings, improving education access, creating jobs, and auditing national debt. The pushback against dialogue stems from a history of unfulfilled promises. For instance, over the past 19 years, Kenya has seen 26 national dialogues, producing reports that have largely gone unimplemented. Critics, including opposition leaders like Kalonzo Musyoka, argue that further talks risk being superficial, failing to address the core issues raised by protesters, such as unemployment and governance failures. Instead, many Kenyans demand action over conversation, emphasizing that the government, elected to serve, should implement the Constitution and address these grievances directly. However, some, like Raila Odinga and certain MPs, advocate for structured, inclusive dialogue starting at the grassroots level to ensure broader representation and actionable outcomes. They argue that past dialogues, like the 2010 constitutional reforms, have occasionally led to progress. Yet, skepticism persists, with figures like former Attorney General Justin Muturi calling such efforts "red herrings" that recycle old promises without results. The current mood, especially among the youth, leans toward demanding accountability and immediate action rather than more discussions, which are seen as delaying tactics. This reflects a broader call for a "Fourth Liberation" to birth a new nation through decisive governance, not endless talks. @https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001524163/no-more-dialogue-kenyans-have-said-what-must-change @https://k24.digital/411/kalonzo-to-raila-kenyans-are-not-interested-in-dialogue @https://k24.digital/411/raila-dismisses-reports-that-dialogue-would-benefit-his-allies)[](https://nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/dialogue-to-nowhere-kenya-s-unending-call-for-talks-5111146)[](https://nation.africa/kenya/news/politics/dialogue-to-nowhere-kenya-s-unending-call-for-talks-5111146 @https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/opinion/article/2001524163/no-more-dialogue-kenyans-have-said-what-must-change