Nakuru Governor Kinuthia Mbugua has reiterated his commitment to supporting youth.
Mbugua said his administration is rolling out initiatives supporting youth empowerment.
“My administration has invested much in youth development by rolling out several initiatives aimed at nurturing talent," he said.
During his inaugural speech on Thursday at the Nakuru National Library Services during the launch of the Nakuru talent show, Mbugua said the county government had allocated Sh10 million to help in talent development.
“The county government of Nakuru has set aside Sh10 million for the construction of two sports talent centres in the county and this will go along in enhancing youth talent," he said.
He told youth to utilise the facilities to gain skills that will enable them make a living.
“Nakuru youth have now a chance to horn their skills and talents in various disciplines," he said.
“Our aspiration is to construct at least one youth centre in each sub-county to help youth advance their talents."
Nakuru County Director of Sports David Mwangi said plans were in top gear to address the challenges affecting Nakuru youth by enrolling them in the youth centers .
Mwangi said more funds would be set aside in the 2016/2017 financial year to ensure operations at the centres run smoothly and better.
“We expect to increase youth allocation in the next financial year to increase the number of youth centers," Mwangi said.
Mwangi also noted that other than nurturing talent, the centres were also expected to keep the youth occupied as a way of keeping them out of crime.
During the occasion youth showcase several talents in dancing and poetry.