Tharaka Nithi — Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has assured Kenyan formative years that the executive is aligning national policies with their aspirations, describing their demands for a more inclusive and responsible nation as “valid and necessary.”
Speaking for the period of a formative years consultative discussion board at Mukothima in Tharaka Nithi County on Thursday, Kindiki acknowledged the youthful technology is central to Kenya’s show and future building agenda, pledging that their voices will no longer simplest be heard but acted upon.
“We are not an enemy of the young people. We believe in your energy, your focus, your innovation. You are the hope of this country,” Kindiki acknowledged.
In the wake of present formative years-led protests over governance and accountability, the Deputy President acknowledged the executive had taken expose of the grievances and used to be pursuing reforms to articulate meaningful substitute.
“When young people insist on a better country, we hear you, we understand you, and we agree with you. We will lead firmly in the fight against corruption and set the right example for future generations,” he added.
Kindiki suggested younger Kenyans to preserve peaceable engagement as they build a query to accountability, emphasizing the have to offer protection to national stability.
“You have a greater stake in this country than any other generation. You are free to question, to demand better governance, but please do so without harming the peace and rights of others. There is no second Kenya,” he warned.
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Tackling unemployment
To address unemployment and boost financial inclusion, Kindiki outlined ongoing executive capabilities comparable to the Nationwide Formative years Alternatives In the direction of Advancement (NYOTA), which funds micro and little enterprises. He also highlighted initiatives including Kazi kwa Ground, Kazi Majuu, and Kazi Mtandaoni, which he acknowledged are already benefiting thousands of formative years.
The Deputy President further famed that increased enrollment in Technical and Vocational Education and Practising (TVET) institutions had been prioritized to equip formative years with market-linked skills.
On training reforms, Kindiki acknowledged the executive is reviewing the curriculum to make sure that it is accessible, reasonably priced, and aligned with stylish world requirements.
“We cannot afford to teach 16th-century content in the 21st century,” he acknowledged.
Turning to native building, Kindiki confirmed that the executive had dispensed Sh1 billion for the building of the lengthy-awaited Nithi Bridge, with groundbreaking scheduled quickly.
“We promised to build the Nithi Bridge to end the deadly accidents in this area. I can confirm that the Cabinet has approved funding, and work will begin shortly,” he talked about.
