Rather, through new organizing methods, the Gen Z uprisings are reshaping the landscape of civic engagement while also showcasing the incredible power and dynamism of Africa’s youth. Therefore, the Gen Z uprising unfolded in a context defined by a deep mistrust of leadership, hence the decentralized nature of these movements and their lack of formal coordinating structures. Political education equips Gen Z “with the agency, as active citizens, to try and find solutions as well as plan and execute civic or political actions that will address what they perceive as needs fixing.”ResilienceAnother significant attribute of the Gen Z uprising is its remarkable resilience. “Since colonial times, the Kenyan state has used repression to silence the people quite effectively, but Gen Z is proving to be a different breed,” Kiama said. Taking stock and moving forwardNow more than a year old, the Gen Z movement has served notice to the continent’s ruling classes.