Yatta MP Francis Mwangangi has asked the youths in the area to desist from acts of violence and instead support peace initiatives.
Speaking at Machakos town on Monday, the legislator said that youths are future leaders and that they should shun activities that will bring them trouble.
He observed that engaging in crime and other social evils will only worsen their lives and deny them opportunity to grow.
“My request is to the youths in Machakos to shun criminal activities and instead work with us to foster development,” said Mwangangi.
The MP indicated that the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has set aside enough money to engage the youths in development.
The l lawmaker at the same time lashed out at the county government after it demolished several stalls at Matuu trading center on claims that they had been constructed on a road reserve.
He asked the county to be engaging other leaders before carrying out such activities to avoid conflict among the people.
Over the weekend, a section of traders in Matuu town held demonstrations accusing the county of demolishing their stalls without prior notice.
Mwangagi said that all leaders must be consulted on matters that directly touch the people, further urging the county government to construct and renovate markets so that traders can have good environment to do their business.