A group of youths from Amariba village in Kisii County has embarked on fish rearing activity in bid to raise income for sustainability.
Speaking on Tuesday during the official launching of the fish pond Amariba Youth Group Chairperson, Zipporah Moraa, said the project was as a result of small savings the group members has been contributing for almost an year.
“Through our own savings for a year now, we have managed to launch the grand project. We have already purchased fish and the pond is now functional, “ said Moraa.
She said the fish pond will be a key step towards launching several other income generating activities that will see several job opportunities created by the youths.
“We are aiming to come up with several other projects that will help us raise income for sustainability. In the long run, we hope to create job opportunities for our unemployed youths,” added Moraa.
They asked fellow youths to embrace hard work and determination rather than depending on the government and private sector for employment.
“What we need to understand here is that there is no short cut to success. We must work extra hard for us to realize progress in our lives,” insisted Moraa.
However, the group urged local leaders to extend hand to support to youths by giving them capital to set up businesses for their own benefit.
“But sometimes we have to task local leaders to support all youths for equal opportunities. Getting a capital to start businesses is very difficult and that is where they have to chip in and assist,” she notes.