Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has encouraged young people to work with their leaders and champion for change and development.
Speaking when he issued certificates to beneficiaries of the Vusha Youth Empowerment Programme at Kiambu headquarters on Wednesday, Kabogo observed that young people have a crucial role to play on matters development.
He added that most young people in the county are well educated and equipped with skills and knowledge which they can use to champion for change.
“My appeal is to young people to come out and work with their leaders on matters development and also speak out on the evils that face the society,” said Kabogo.
The Kiambu Governor noted that many challenges facing the society can be addressed if young people take up the responsibility of creating awareness through their diverse skills and knowledge.
The Kiambu Governor further urged young people to champion for peace in the county.
He said that as the country nears the 2017 general elections there is need for unity and peace to be maintained. Kabogo said that his government will work with youths to foster unity across the county ahead of the polls.
He added that his government is committed to empower young people and other marginalized groups.
The Vusha Training Programme saw over 400 youths trained on ICT matters.
The programme was sponsored in partnership between the Kiambu County Government and the Africa center for Women Information and Technology (ACWICT) and the Rock-feller Foundation.
The programme was tailored at training youths on ICT applications with the aim of improving their employ-ability prospects and create income generating capacities for young people.