The 2017 general election is around the corner.
This is the time politicians pedal rumours and employ bright young people to draft convincing speeches.
The youth are promised heaven only to be led to hell a day after voting. They are left to face life without any helping hand.
Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho has several obligations that he has to fulfil to the young people to warrant his re-election.
Joho needs to ensure that unemployment is stumped out of Mombasa or is reduced greatly.
The mother of most social ills in Mombasa is lack of employment opportunities.
Most young people resort to idling on the beach. They are thus misused by tourists and wealthy locals. If this is not resolved, then crime will never cease in Mombasa.
It is the responsibility of Joho, as governor hopeful, to reduce drug abuse. As he tries to rule Mombasa for ten years, then the needs of young men and women must be prioritised.
Drug peddlers must be dealt with by an iron feast. The cartels that carry out this ugly business should be brought down and cursed by the society. They are responsible for the economic stagnation of Mombasa.
Security is an issue that Hassan Joho needs to look at. He has to find out why the young people are involved in it.
The reckless killing of teenagers in this city has to be addressed. The missing youth should be traced so that their families are at peace then the blame game will stop.
Free and fair access to youth funds is another obstacle. Each and every young person in Mombasa has to have an equal chance of getting these funds.
Joho needs to sensitise the youth on the available grants and affordable loans to stimulate self-employment.
Talent development is also something that leaders have neglected for ages. The talent on the streets and deep in villages should be tapped for the benefit of the county.
This is a move that can create more self-employment avenues. Games and music among others should be used to improve lives.