The Nakuru County government has been challenged to invest in projects that will improve the lives of the people, create employment and end poverty.
Speaking in Nakuru over the weekend, US deputy ambassador to Kenya Isiah Parnell said that counties have been given resources to improve the lives of people at grass root levels.
He said that improving the lives of the people by reducing poverty levels and creating job opportunities, especially for the youths will propel development.
“I want to urge county governments to invest in projects that will help reduce poverty levels and boost standards of living,” he said.
The envoy further asked counties to promote their various cultures, saying that the local way of life can be used to attract tourists and boost economies.
He observed that Kenya has various cultures that needs to be documented and kept for future socio-economic gains.
Parnell, who spoke after opening an American corner at the Nakuru National Library, said that culture is critical in shaping the history and origin of a people.
He said that the US corners opened across the world serves as regional centres for information and programmes highlighting the American culture, history and current events.
The deputy ambassador also said that the corners host discussion groups, seminars and digital video conferencing.
He said the centre opened in Nakuru will create employment opportunities for the young people, adding that the US government is keen to work with Kenya to address the unemployment problem.