President William Ruto has told off his critics urging them to stop inciting Kenyan youths and prioritize empowerments.
President Ruto made the remarks during the launch of business start-up capital disbursement of Ksh.103.9 million to 4,159 young entrepreneurs from Samburu, Isiolo, Laikipia and Marsabit counties at Archer’s Post, Samburu County.
“The youth want a better future; they want to know how they will get jobs, better education, how they will venture into business, and what support they will get from their government. And that is what we are doing,” he said.
The President urged young people to focus on meaningful economic activities that will transform their lives.
“Let us not mix a one-day political affair with the matters that concern your daily lives,” he said.
President Ruto challenged his competitors to present a solid agenda for the country instead of relying on political rhetoric.
“Stop tribal talk, hatred and falsehoods and present your plan. Kenyans can differentiate those with a plan from those without a plan,” he said.
He noted that nations that have developed to first-world status did so by investing in their people and strategic development programmes.
He said Kenya is on the right track by investing heavily in education and creating opportunities for graduates.
The President was accompanied by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, Youth Affairs Cabinet Secretary Salim Mvurya, Roads and Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen, Governors Jonathan Lati Lelelit (Samburu), Mohamud Ali (Marsabit) and Joshua Irungu (Laikipia), among other leaders.
By Bonface Musyoka
