Gilgil town youths have been challenged to be on the frontline and help champion peace in the sub county.
Addressing the press at Gilgil town yesterday, area MCA Jane Ngugi said that young must take up the role of spearheading peace and unity.
She said that for a long time youths were left out on key issues facing the society adding that time has come for them to be ambassadors of peace.
“Gilgil youths should take the responsibility of spearheading peace among our communities,” she said.
The MCA further asked the youths to shun leaders who are fond of perpetuating hate messages and support leaders who have a vision for them.
She noted that time when youths were used as weapons of violence is over. The MCA urged the youths to shun violence and concentrate on issues that will empower them socio-economically.
Ms Ngugi said that time when youths were used to instigate violence by politicians is over and that they should concentrate on bettering their lives.
The MCA called on the county government to initiate programmes that will empower the youth women and persons with disabilities.
Ngugi pledged to partner with local leaders to spearhead empowerment programmes and development projects in Gilgil Sub County.