A section of youths from Gesima ward in Kitutu Masaba constituency have challenged the county government of Nyamira to explain the benefits of the Kikao 046 slated for December 2.
The group, led by youth leader Edward Nyarangi, said the forum will not offer any solutions since the Governor John Nyagarama-led administration has failed to address challenges facing the youth for the four years it has been in power.
Nyarangi noted that it will be a waste of resources organising such meetings while many youths remain jobless despite promises from the administration to create opportunities.
“For me, the county is wasting resources organising such events which will be attended by leaders who have no solutions to the youths. The county has been in place for more than three years and has failed in addressing our issues, will they do so through Kikao?” he posed.
“The last Kikao was held in Kisii County and had no impact on county youths since then , what about us, we need the county to explain to us what are the benefits of this forum,” he added.
On her part, Gladys Osiemo said that presence of ODM leader Raila Odinga will not offer any solution to the youths.
She challenged Nyagarama to consider important issues rather than using public resources in organising such events.
She further cautioned youths who (mis)use their colleagues to gain from the county government.
"There are some youths who are using our names for their own benefit, we would like to caution them that enough is enough, we want development, not meetings which will not help us," she warned.