President William Ruto is set to engage with Kenyans on X Space from 2 PM to 5 PM today, marking a historic move in digital governance.
This interactive session will address a range of pressing issues raised by the youth, extending beyond the rejection of the Finance Bill 2024.
The President will discuss key concerns including corruption, government wastage, youth unemployment, the status of the economy, and the recent killings of demonstrators and alleged criminals during protests over the past two weeks.
With this initiative, Ruto becomes the first president globally to directly engage with his citizens via X Spaces.
Earlier, the government proposed a forum where 100 people would be nominated to voice youth issues, but this was met with resistance on X.
This step is seen as a positive move towards enhancing public participation and accountability in government.
Globally, this approach could lead to a more responsive governance model, although there is a risk it could be misused to hinder a productive government.
