Youth in Nakuru County are already in celebration following the nomination of 29-year-old Aaron Cheruiyot to vie for the senatorial seat in Kericho County.
Phillip Ngo’k, the Nakuru Youth Bunge president said the nomination is prove that Kenyan youth are mature for leadership.
“This nomination has shown the country that the youth are mature for leadership. The youth are ready to support one another and everybody is willing to support the youth if only they come forth. I also congratulate Aaron and Kericho people,” said Ngo’k.
Edwin Nyagitare, a youth from Bahati sub-county also thanked the youth in Kericho for showing solidarity with one of their own.
“I am very happy that the people of Kericho and especially the youth have decided to do away with the old guard and bond with the future generation,” said Edwin.
Another young person who was full of praise for the nomination is Felix Misoi, a youth leader from Rongai sub-county in Nakuru County.
“We are very grateful to our fellow youth who won the nomination for Kericho senatorial seat on the Jubilee Party. It is very promising when you see youths teaming up and taking the reins of power. We the youth are the solutions to our problems and I congratulate Aaron for his win,” said an excited Felix.
Aaron beat veteran politician Franklin Bett and former ODM executive director Magerer Langat among others and will face Kanu's Paul Sang in the elections.