Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports Salim Mvurya officially welcomed the incoming Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs Fikirini Jacobs, at Talanta Plaza, with a resounding call to action to champion for a youth-led transformation rooted in urgency, coordination, and purpose. "We are no longer discussing youth as a transitioning group; we are empowering them to lead from the front," said Mvurya. "Kenya's youth are not just the future; they are the present, and we must create an environment where they can thrive," he said.
Speaking during the handover-takeover ceremony at Talanta Plaza in Nairobi, the CS underscored the importance of the government's flagship initiative targeting 800,000 youth for skills development and employability, calling for strong interdepartmental collaboration. "This project must succeed, and your leadership will be key in driving it forward," he told the incoming PS.
He further called for swift preparations for the upcoming National Youth Council elections, pointing to the need for meaningful participation from village to national levels. "We need vibrant representation, not just in politics, but in policy and governance," Mvurya added.
He also called for seamless synergy between youth affairs and sports, particularly in areas like film, enterprise, and talent development.
