South Mugirango Member of Parliament Silvanus Osoro has appealed to local youths not to be idle in their respective villages to the extent they will opt to join gang groups to terrorize residents.

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The NASA rebel MP on Sunday while addressing residents at Marongo area in Boikang'a ward said local youths should venture into small businesses to earn a living.

"Youths should not lose hope in life due to lack of jobs to the extent they opt to join gang groups. I wish to urge the youths to start small businesses which will enable them to earn a living," he stated.

He warned graduate youths against returning back into the village after school adding that graduates don't sit down to wait for food to come on the table.

Mr Osoro assured that he will champion for youths education throughout his tenure because without education youths will be rendered useless.

"Youths in colleges, universities will get financial support from the CDF kitty to enable them to complete education. For South Mugirango to shine, there must be more people going to school," said Mr Osoro.