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In many African countries, the youth are seen as a disinterested party in governance processes. Although this view is correct, it is not in the interest of the youth to stand at bay and lament about the challenges they face. Rather, the nonchalant is borne out of massive lip service accorded to youth and unmet promises and pledges made by public officials and politicians, especially during elections. In our stories section, we feature testimonies of young people who ave made an efforts and took initiatives to reverse the mindset.
Albert Bwambok, Budget Champion, Nandi County. Until recently, I have, in the past, presumed that the budget and the budget making process …
Brian Too, Budget Champion, Nandi County When I and other youth leaders in Nandi County started the citizen campaign in 2022, I …
"We are pleased with the decision by the young people of Nandi and especially the over 120 budget champions who are analyzing the budget, asking latent questions in regards to allocations that matter to them and seeking the county Assembly’s intervention through the memorandum. We have offered them technical support and we will continue to do so in our quest for open governance and also ensure they achieve their aspirations."
Recently, Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration launch big-four plan to transform Kenya. The four agenda of food security; affordable housing and healthcare and; manufacturing …