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Impact Of Social Media On Youth Political Participation In Electoral Processes: A Comparative Study Of Nigeria And Kenya

Impact Of Social Media On Youth Political Participation In Electoral Processes: A Comparative Study Of  Nigeria And Kenya

Social media has been used by marginalized voices to raise issues of concern within the society, mobilize youth groups, and hold political leaders accountable for their campaign promises. The Youth Cafe has been part of an online event, Democracy In East Africa In The Wake Of The Coronavirus Pandemic: Challenges And Opportunities. Our main focus was on: The next generation and Youth inclusion in politics. Governments and policymakers in East Africa are reluctant to include youth in the formal political systems. What future do the youths want and how can they increase their participation in politics?