Youth from Trans Nzoia County have been urged to take up the challenge for leadership positions.
The call was made during a one-day capacity-building workshop organised by the Office of Registrar of Political Parties in preparation for the 2027 General Election.
Addressing youth, the Coordinator of the Office of Registrar of Political Parties for Trans Nzoia, West Pokot and Turkana counties Serah Wacuka stated that being the cream of the society, youth should scramble for leadership positions and strive to take a center stage in decision.
Taking the youth through governance structure and political parties’ dispute resolution mechanisms, Wacuka advised youth to strategically position themselves in decision making organs of political parties.
She said it is only through this that the interests of the youth, who are a majority of the marginalised groups, will be taken care of.
“We are urging our youth to come out and vie for positions within our political parties. They should not just be there to be seen but also to be heard,” she advised.
Orange Democratic Movement Youth Leader Trans Nzoia County Mike Ochola, present during the forum, called for the unity of the youth irrespective of party affiliations.
As the wheels of the 2027 General Election slowly begin to roll, Ochola challenged youth at all costs to avoid being used by selfish politicians who are out to satisfy their own interests.
Saying that Kenya has come of age, Ochola said that the time for political chaos is long gone as he called for mature and issue-based politics.
“I urge our youth to be ready to unite on matters which benefit them, party differences notwithstanding. For a long time, youth have been used by politicians to climb to positions of power, only to be dumped after elections. The time has come for us to join hands and support each other. We should say no to handouts,” he said.
By Sheila Kirui
