Kitui County’s Department of Culture, Gender, Youth, ICT, Sports, and Social Services, led by CECM Phoebe Mutemi, convened a meeting today with youth representatives and members of the media at the Agricultural Training Center in Kitui town. The gathering focused on planning and preparations for the upcoming Kitui County Youth Engagement Forum, set to take place on November 15, 2024, at the Kitui Showground.
The forum aims to bring together young people from across Kitui’s 247 villages, providing a unique platform for open dialogue and collaboration. Youth attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly with Kitui Governor Dr. Julius Malombe, discussing the challenges they face and exploring ways the county government can support them in achieving their aspirations.
“The Executive felt it was essential to gather Kitui’s youth, to understand the obstacles they encounter, and to see how the government can play a role in helping them overcome these barriers,” CECM Mutemi stated. The forum’s theme, *”Appreciating Our Individual and Shared Responsibilities in Shaping the Future,”* reflects the county’s commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where young people can contribute to and benefit from local development.
Each village in Kitui will be represented by four youths, selected through a thorough vetting process to ensure a diverse and comprehensive representation. The criteria focus on inclusivity, prioritizing self-employed youth, those with academic credentials such as a degree or diploma, and young community leaders. This selection approach seeks to capture a broad range of perspectives, making certain that youth from all backgrounds have a voice in shaping the county’s future.
The forum will not only provide networking opportunities but will also feature an interactive Q&A session, allowing participants to pose questions to the Governor and other county officials. Key guest speakers, including notable leaders in business and social entrepreneurship, are expected to share insights on achieving financial independence and creating sustainable livelihoods.
Attending today’s preparatory meeting were Chief Officer for Youth, Sports, ICT, and Initiatives Nelson Kang’alya, and Chief Officer for the Bodaboda Sector Peter Ketonya Musya, who emphasized the county’s commitment to youth empowerment as a cornerstone of its broader development agenda.
As Kitui prepares for this landmark event, anticipation builds for a forum that aims not only to address immediate challenges but also to inspire a new generation of engaged and empowered young leaders in K itui County.
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Thank you so much for coming with these idea actually we are all going alot outside . Life not easy we.need your support as government , also create more jobs, we have educated but , no jobs ,,
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