Olenguruone youths in Kuresoi Sub County have accused the Nakuru County government of side-lining them on matters employment and empowerment.
The youths claim that the county government is not involving them or seeking their views on matters development.
Speaking on Tuesday at Olenguruone Trading Centre, the youths complained of being left out further accusing their leaders of abandoning them.
“It is two years since we elected our leaders who promised to create jobs for us and help us improve our wellbeing. To date, nothing has happened while we have not set eyes on other leaders we voted for,” said Robert Kipiriok.
He said that some of the leaders elected to represent youths in the village are nowhere to be seen while most youths continue to deal with joblessness.
The youths also accused the county government of failing to come to their aid as hundreds of them roam the village in search of manual jobs.
“We feel neglected, cheated and abandoned by the same leaders we elected to office two years ago,” said Sharon Cherotich, a youth.
Cherotich appealed to the county government to create jobs and start programmes that will empower youths.
Area youth leader, Bernard Cheruiyot, asked the State to create jobs it promised the youths.
“Jubilee leaders came here in search of votes and promised to give us employment once we vote for them. They now have the power and must give us jobs,” said the youth leader.
Cheruiyot also complained that many youths in the village have no information in regard to the Uwezo Fund.
“We have been hearing about Uwezo Fund but no one has come to explain to us what it is and how to apply for it,” he added.