Youths in Kericho have been urged to remain champions of peace, dialogue, and responsible leadership as elders and clergy urged the government to make the 30-percent public procurement requirement for contracts reserved for young people, more accessible and actionable.
Speaking at the Moi Garden in Kericho, while addressing youths during a vibrant intergenerational forum which brought together clergy, and community leaders and the youth, Myot Kipsigis Council of Elders' Chairperson, Richard Ng'eno commended the youth of Kericho for their calm and peaceful conduct during recent national protests, contrasting their restraint with the turmoil experienced in other parts of the country.
He observed that their decision to uphold peace amidst provocation was, in itself, a form of leadership and a mark of maturity. "The government has made impressive strides in empowering young people, particularly through initiatives that promote access to jobs, entrepreneurship, and public procurement opportunities.
These programs reflect a real commitment to unlocking the potential of the youth, especially by ensuring that the 30-percent procurement allocation translates into real contracts and meaningful employment.
