Youths from Kitutu Central Ward in Kisii County have been urged to take identification cards and register as voters ahead of the next general election.
According to Walter Kinyond,i an aspirant for member of county assembly in the ward,it is a surprise that youths do not have identification cards. Kinyondi was speaking on Wednesday at Kisii as he urged youths and other residents to know the importance of identification card.
''Residents more so youths needs to have identification cards once they have attained the age of 18 and above not only to be voters but for commercial use,'' he said.
He added that the identification cards are not for elections but people need to understand that they can assist in transaction and also in case of emergency one can be identified. In addition, he said that leaders have not done enough to sensitize residents the importance of identification card hence advised them to set up measures for civil education.
''As leaders there is importance of educating residents the importance of having identification cards, hence there is need for civic education to residents,'' added Kinyondi .
Kinyondi who is also a business community chairman in Kisii town said that there is need for youths to have one stand for the change of the nation.