Youths from Hospital ward in Thika sub-county have been urged to utilise the Uwezo Fund created by the government to empower themselves.
Speaking at Makongeni in Gachagi slums on Wednesday, area MCA Mwangi Wamwangi said the ward was lagging behind in youths registering for the funds. He said other wards like the Township had registered the high numbers.
“This money is yours and we have provided the easiest way of applying. If you people do not apply who will and how will you benefit?” posed Mwangi.
He added that the county is on the forefront to create jobs for the youth as one of the Jubilee agenda to women and the youth to improve their lives.
“We promised to create a favourable environment for job creation. We cannot provide jobs for everyone so you need to apply for these funds to improve your lives,” he added.
The MCA was accompanied by the Kiambu County youth affairs executive Machel Waikenda.