The National Gender and Equality Commission (NGEC) is holding forums to assess the perception of Youth on issues of opportunity equalities and participation in governance.

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Led by Commissioner Dr Florence Nyokabi, the Youth and Children Department paid a courtesy call to the Trans Nzoia County Commissioner, Anne Gakuria, and governor Patrick Khaemba, Thursday.

"Initiatives undertaken by the County government include, construction of a rescue center, forming of the Women and boda boda Sacco and the Youth and Women Empowerment fund," said NGEC in a communication.

The projects aim to create opportunities for employment for youth, women and Persons with disabilities.

Governor Khaemba called on the youth to share their ideas on how best they can be incorporated in the County government’s programmes.

He as well encouraged people to visit the County and witness how Devolution had changed lives of Trans Nzoia residents.

According to him, there are opportunities for all people within the County.