NYS regional head Zephaniah Navangi Makokha on Wednesday afternoon called on youths to learn how to solve issues amicably during misunderstandings.
This is after he averted a crisis in the Kiandutu Slum-NYS programme after chaos erupted over recruitment of youths into the project.
Makokha called for sobriety among the parties involved after holding a closed door meeting with his officers and later with the Kiandutu leaders.
Addressing the protesting workers at 'Centre Base', he said that it was unfortunate that the situation had escalated to protests. He reminded them that the programme was supposed to empower them financially and it was their duty to take advantage of it.
He added that the service demanded high levels of discipline, a culture of bonding and saving. He assured them that all their savings were safe in their Saccos.
"Your money is not lost but you should also learn to save the little you earn for a rainy day. Incidents like the one that happened this morning should not have happened if we reasoned together. If anyone of you has some grievances, they should channel them to the authorities and if they don't assist you, just write directly to me and I will ensure that action will be taken," he said.
He promised them that he would ensure that there was transparency in the re-engagement exercise. He also asked them to be on the lookout so that only area residents from their localities benefited from the programme.