In this engaging and insightful conversation, we speak with Prof. Maria Nzomo, one of Kenya’s trailblazing scholars in international relations and gender politics.

A pioneering voice in both academia and policy, Prof. Nzomo reflects on the intersection of gender, governance, and civic resistance in Kenya’s democratic journey.

Drawing on her extensive experience in diplomacy, activism, and scholarship, she analyzes the Gen Z-led protests of June 2024 through a feminist and political lens, highlighting how youth activism today echoes and reinvents earlier struggles for justice and representation.

From women’s rights to state accountability, Prof. Nzomo emphasizes the need for inclusive leadership and sustained public engagement to secure a truly democratic future.