Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya has officially declared open the Pre-Devolution Youth Conference at Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology.
He called on the youth to realise the importance of the conference as it accords them a platform to engage amongst themselves and their leaders.
He encouraged them to get more involved in the government affairs as they are fully represented in his government by youth at the levels of CeC members, Chief Officers and Heads of Departments among others.
Oparanya called on the delegation attending the conference to consider the less fortunate (uneducated and unemployed) youth who were unrepresented at the event and advised them not to yearn for quick glory as success is a gradual process.
The governor welcomed delegates from the entire country and beyond for the 5th devolution conference to be held in the County from 23rd - 27th April 2018 adding that this is the first governors event to be held in a harmonious environment.
Also present was Nyeri County Governor Mutahi Kahiga who challenged the youthful delegates to go out of their way to seize opportunities.
Also present at the function were Bungoma County First Lady Caroline Wangamati, Ikolomani Member of Parliament Benard Shinali, CeC Robert Makhanu, and county Youth Coordinator Mophat Mandela among others.