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Generational Declarations Of Protest

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TOMORROW HAS BEEN DECLARED A PUBLIC HOLIDAY IN KENYA!!! Yes, Digital Declaration by the GEN Z. What an interesting time to be alive!!!! So proud of our fellow Kenyans in the diaspora who are joining our hands. WE ARE ONE, KENYA NI YETU.

But what exactly is this generational naming, what does it mean and how did we get here?

Swali nyeti ni, the Gen Alpha who will be brought up in 100% digital/Ai world, what happens then? The current government should rethink it’s tactics because kidnapping and trying to scare vocal people will simply not work. Instead it will make “the movement” more bitter, stronger and united. Don’t be surprised if we shall be talking of a digital revolution over throwing a sitting government for the first time in history.

…… watch …. this ….. space ….

See generations below and interesting facts, alafu jitambulishe;

Greatest Generation (born circa 1922 to 1927)

Overview: Also known as the G.I. Generation, they lived through the Great Depression and fought in World War II.

Interesting Facts:

Known for their strong work ethic and sense of duty.

Experienced the economic boom post-WWII.

Technology Influence:

Grew up before modern technology, saw the advent of radio, early television, and the first automobiles.

Adapted to technologies like the telephone and electricity in homes.

Silent Generation (circa 1928 to 1945)

Overview: Named for their perceived conformist and traditionalist tendencies.

Interesting Facts;

Known for their focus on careers and a “work first” mentality.

Witnessed the rise of suburban living.

Technology Influence:

Saw the introduction of household appliances like refrigerators and washing machines.

Experienced the growth of television as a major form of entertainment.

Baby Boomers (circa 1946 to 1964)

Overview: Born during the post-WWII baby boom, a time of significant population growth.

Interesting Facts:

Known for their idealism in the 1960s and later significant economic impact.

Key figures in civil rights movements and counterculture.

Technology Influence:

Experienced the evolution of television, the introduction of personal computers, and the moon landing.

Witnessed the beginning of the internet era and mobile phones.

Generation X (circa 1965 to 1980)

Overview: Sometimes called the “latchkey generation,” known for independence and resilience.

Interesting Facts:

Grew up during a time of shifting societal norms and increasing divorce rates.

Seen as skeptical and entrepreneurial.

Technology Influence:

Early adopters of video games and personal computers.

Lived through the transition from analog to digital technology and the rise of the internet.

Millennial Generation (circa 1981 to 1996)

Overview: Also known as Generation Y, characterized by their tech-savviness and value on experiences over possessions.

Interesting Facts:

Known for their focus on education and digital communication.

Shaped by events like 9/11 and the Great Recession.

Technology Influence:

Grew up when digital media was evolving to what is it today, social media, and mobile technology.

Adapted quickly to smartphones and digital platforms.

Generation Z (circa 1997 to 2012)

Overview: The first generation to grow up with the internet from a very young age.

Interesting Facts:

Known for their diversity and inclusiveness.

Heavily influenced by social media and digital culture.

Technology Influence:

Digital natives who have always had access to high-speed internet and smartphones.

Influenced by technologies like AI, streaming services, and online education.

Generation Alpha (circa 2013 to 2022)

Overview: The current youngest generation, growing up in a fully digital world.

Interesting Facts:

Will be the most technologically immersed generation yet.

Expected to have high educational attainment and tech literacy.

Technology Influence:

Growing up with voice-activated assistants, smart devices, and advanced AI.

Likely to see further advancements in virtual reality, robotics, and augmented reality.

 

Mimi ni proudly …. A Millennial and we have all played our part in history.

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