Nakuru Deputy Governor Joseph Ruto has challenged youths in Kabazi Ward, Subukia Sub County to embrace farming.
Speaking at Kabazi on Sunday, the deputy governor said that young people can earn money if they take up farming.
The deputy governor noted that farming is lucrative and that youths should embrace it fully.
“I want to challenge Kabazi youths to take up agriculture as a form of employment instead of wasting time idling,” he said.
Ruto said that the county government will support young people willing to take up farming adding that programmes have been initiated to sensitise those interested on the benefits of farming.
Ruto urged youths in the area to apply for development funds and use it to start farming projects.
He said that the money being provided by the government aims at empowering youths, women and disabled persons.
At the same time, the deputy governor appealed to youths in the area to shun violence and crime. He said that crime and violence would not help them but make matters worse for them.
Ruto assured residents that the county government is ready to address all issues facing them.
The deputy urged area leaders to support the county government as it strives to promote development.