Hundreds of youths from Nyamira County who recently graduated from different institutions have accused the county government of setting high standards as part of job requirements.
Speaking on Thursday during a meeting held at Farmers Center in Kisii that was convened by Center for Multiparty Democracy, the youths were unanimous that all the 47 county governments should lower requirements in a bid to accommodate more youths to the job market.
According to them, the County Public Service Board (CPSB) favoured people who have been in the job market for a long time hence locking them out of lucrative jobs.
"Youths have a place in governance however, that i not the case in our county, Nyamira. The leadership and CPSB are so unfair and that can be confirmed through the recent employment in various job positions. The experience required favours the old guards," alleged Peter Maeche, one of the youths.
Maeche, who was recently elected as the President of youths in the county, challenged the county leadership to give youths a chance to showcase their prowess instead of subjecting them to tough job requirements.
"All I know is that experience comes after one has been given a chance. I call upon the county leadership to consider giving youths a chance because I know we can do it. I am confident that we can do extremely well since we have both knowledge and skills needed," said Maeche.
The county CeC for Youths and Sports John Omwanza defended the county leadership by challenging youths to desist from depending on white collar jobs only and instead come up with ideas that can be funded by the government in to ‘create employment’ for them.