Youth from the Coast region have been urged to be proactive in seizing government-availed job opportunities to combat unemployment and facilitate their self-advancement.
More than 300 youth under the Kenya Young Members of County Assembly (KYMCA) from Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi, Tana River, Taita-Taveta, and Lamu on Thursday converged at the Kenya School of Government (KSG) Mombasa Campus to discuss pertinent issues affecting the youth.
The one-day youth summit was themed 'A Generation at Risk: Confronting the Challenge of Youth Unemployment'.
Deputy Government Spokesperson Mwanaisha Chidzuga said the forum fosters dialogue on available government job opportunities, as most people are locked out of jobs either due to lack of information or experience. "We are here to speak directly to them and exchange ideas on how best they can take advantage of the available opportunities based on their experience," stated Chidzuga, adding that most of the time the youth lament that they are not involved in decision-making, governance and employment.
