‘Canvas For Tomorrow’s Masterpiece’ – ODM To Gen Z In Celebration Of International Youth Day
In a statement shared via its official X account, the Orange Party expressed its wishes to the country’s young generation, including a quote that resonates with the current agenda of Kenya’s Generation Z.
ODM urged the younger generation to remember that “youth is the canvas upon which the masterpiece of tomorrow is painted”.
To all the Young People in the country, Happy International Youth Day.
— The ODM Party (@TheODMparty) August 12, 2024
As you mark this important day, please remember; Youth is the canvas upon which the masterpiece of tomorrow is painted.
“To all the Young People in the country, Happy International Youth Day. As you mark this important day, please remember; Youth is the canvas upon which the masterpiece of tomorrow is painted,” ODM stated.
Nairobi Woman Representative Esther Passaris responded to ODM’s message by sharing this year’s theme.
Passaris stated that they will be celebrating the tremendous energy, creativity, and potential that young people bring to their communities and beyond.
This year's theme: "From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development".
— Esther Muthoni Passaris (@EstherPassaris) August 12, 2024
We celebrate the incredible energy, creativity and potential that young people bring to our communities and beyond, whether through activism, innovation or simply dreaming big.… https://t.co/6oaP3DYAoB
“This year’s theme: “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development”. We celebrate the incredible energy, creativity and potential that young people bring to our communities and beyond, whether through activism, innovation or simply dreaming big,” Passaris stated in a statement shared via her official X account.
Kenya’s youth have been pushing for a new country, demanding leadership changes through widespread protests.
The protests, which began as a movement to reject the unpopular Finance Bill 2024, evolved into a pro-good governance campaign.
The youth’s push forced President William Ruto to withdraw and reject the Finance Bill 2024, as well as dissolve and re-appoint his cabinet.
Ruto thus appointed opposition members to his Cabinet, forming an all-inclusive government.
However, because appointing four ODM members as Cabinet Secretaries was not well received by the youth, you went ahead and planned another round of protests known as Nane Nane, which were put down by the police.
However, the youth have pledged to continue their campaign, with another round of protests scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, 2024, this week.
International Youth Day (IYD) is a United Nations-designated awareness day held on August 12 each year to draw attention to a specific set of cultural and legal issues affecting young people.
The first IYD occurred on August 12, 2000.
On Monday's #YouthDay & every day, the @UNYouthAffairs Office & the entire @UN family stand with & for young people.
— António Guterres (@antonioguterres) August 11, 2024
Together, let's draw on their energy & ideas to shape a more sustainable future for all.#OurCommonFuture pic.twitter.com/SUG1QaIZi3
The theme of International Youth Day 2024: “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development.”
The theme emphasizes the critical link between digitalization and accelerating progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), as well as the critical role of young people in this transformative process.
‘Canvas For Tomorrow’s Masterpiece’ – ODM To Gen Z In Celebration Of International Youth Day
