A section of youths in Ruaka town have asked the county government to educate them on the tendering process so that they can be able to apply for the 30 per cent contracts reserved for them.
They said they have no knowledge on the tendering process and that the situation has made them reluctant to apply for the tenders.
Speaking to this writer Thursday, the youth claimed despite the county government's promise to educate them on the process, nothing has been done.
“We want to urge our county government (Kiambu) to educate us on the tendering process that we can access the tenders and do business with the government,” said Joseph Kabiru.
Kabiru, a student at St Paul’s University in Limuru, said many youths have no knowledge on the 30 per cent tenders.
He said they only hear of the information from the media and that their leaders have not provided the same to them.
“Our leaders should inform and educate us on the programmes the government is initiating for us,” said Kabiru.
The youths also asked the county government to organise forums where they can share entrepreneurial ideas.
Dorcas Wambani, a youth cum entrepreneur, said young people need exposure so that they can share their ideas with others.
“Most youths have ideas that can be turned into opportunities if given chance,” she said.
The cosmetic entrepreneur urged youths to take advantage of the government funds and start business ventures.
Speaking to journalists at the Kiambu County headquarters on Tuesday, County Youth executive Michael Waikenda said the government will sensitise marginalised groups on existing development funds.
He said that sensitization programmes will be done in all sub-counties across the county.
Waikenda encouraged youth to apply for the Biashara and Uwezo funds and start entrepreneurial activities of their choice.