Leaders from Mombasa County are urging the national and county governments, as well as private sector stakeholders, to prioritise employment opportunities for local youth to curb insecurity.
Speaking during the Madaraka Day celebrations held at Uwanja wa Mbuzi grounds in Nyali Sub-County, Mombasa Senator Mohamed Faki, Kisauni Member of Parliament Rashid Bedzimba, and Nominated Senator Miraj Abdillahi called for deliberate efforts to address youth unemployment, environmental degradation, and security concerns in the region.
MP Rashid Bedzimba decried the exclusion of local youth from job opportunities in Mombasa, especially in sectors such as hospitality and public service recruitment. "It is unfortunate that despite the many hotels and businesses operating in this city, our youth continue to suffer from unemployment and are increasingly turning to drugs," he said.
Bedzimba cited a recent Kenya Prisons recruitment exercise conducted in Kisauni, alleging that no local youths were selected. "I followed up with the Prison Service for a list of successful candidates, but to date, they have failed to provide it.
