Kenya’s sociopolitical evolution reflects the challenges of post-colonial democracies: youthful dynamism confronting entrenched governance, economic promise tempered by inequity, and cultural identity reshaped by global currents. This paper, grounded in reflective observation and field encounters, examines youth participation, inclusive leadership, ethical capitalism, agrarian reform, professional growth, and civic identity. It situates Kenya’s experience within comparative post-colonial contexts and argues that transformation hinges on renewing the common good anchored in democratic values, inclusive economics, and ethical governance.
Dr. Christopher A. Johnson
Johnson, C. A. (2026). Kenya in Transition: Youth, Governance, and the Pursuit of the Common Good. The Journal of The Common Good, 1(1), 8-13.
youth governance, common good, post-colonial democracy, Kenya, civic participation, ethical capitalism
