Muhoho Kenyatta joins his elder brother in calling for the youth in fighting for change
The businessman also slammed the current system of governance, which he says has been a stumbling block to young people
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s young brother and businessman, Muhoho Kenyatta, has called on the youths to stand up and challenge the status quo by taking over leadership positions.
Speaking at the opening of the Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award Africa Regional Conference in Mombasa, Muhoho said the youth have played second fiddle too long, and it is their time to lead.
“It is their time now to grasp and take over the mantle of leadership, and as such the stewardship of our continent with their passion, innovation, and energy,” he said.
The businessman also slammed the current system of governance, which he says has been a stumbling block to young people.
“Africa’s youth population is projected to reach 830 million by 2050. Being just not the youngest continent, but potentially the most dynamic workforce on the planet, yet this population remains untamed and constrained by systems that were not designed for the scale of need of change that we now face,” he stated.
Muhoho, who has always maintained a low profile as he manages the Kenyatta business empire – rarely appearing in the media, added that the existing systems do not favour the youth.
“We need to urgently refocus as Africa stands at a crucial crossroads, and our continent’s trajectory will be determined by how we prepare our youths for the next challenges and opportunities,” he reiterated.
However, speaking at the same conference, Youth Affairs, Sports and Creative Economy Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya cautioned the youth against abusing social media while they agitate for change.
“You will only benefit from technology when you become positively creative. Not a situation where you use the online platforms to spread negativity,” the CS stated.
Muhoho’s comment, which follows in the recent footsteps of his elder brother who recently kicked up a storm when he called on the youths in Africa to step up and save their continent as the latter day freedom fighters.
Speaking during the Guild Leaders Summit 2025 at Makerere University in Uganda last month, Uhuru urged African countries to forge their path, observing that the international community continues to grow inward in its priorities.
“You are the last line of defence in the battle to rescue the heart and soul of Africa for the sake of future generations. No one is coming to save us, and as the world turns increasingly inward, the places to seek refuge are rapidly disappearing,” the retired president stated.
His comments, however, did not sit well with a section of Kenya Kwanza politicians in Kenya who felt that he was fueling the anger of Kenyan youths as they called him to allow President William Ruto finish his term.
