The Kitui Youth Engagement Forum has been widely praised as a resounding success, with Kitui youth hailing the initiative as a step toward meaningful participation and empowerment. Many attendees expressed their gratitude to Governor Dr. Julius Malombe for his leadership in revitalizing the forum, which has provided a vital platform for the voices of young people to be heard. The event underscored the administration’s commitment to addressing the aspirations and challenges faced by Kitui’s youth.
The forum’s success was attributed to the exceptional leadership of CECM for Youth and Sports, Waziri Phoebe Mutemi, and Chief Officer for Youth, Nason Kang’alya. Their meticulous preparation and seamless organization were evident throughout the event, earning them widespread acclaim from participants. The duo was applauded for curating an informative and engaging forum that fostered collaboration and inspired actionable outcomes.
Held at Ithookwe Showgrounds in Kitui Central on Friday, November 15, 2024, the forum symbolized a commitment to fostering genuine engagement between youth and county leadership. It provided a space where young people could openly share their concerns, co-create solutions to pressing issues, and witness a government actively responding to their needs. The interactive sessions highlighted the county’s determination to place youth at the center of its development agenda.
The forum, organized by the County Ministry of Youth, aimed to tackle pressing economic and social challenges while providing opportunities for networking and collaboration. Participants had the chance to engage directly with county leaders, propose innovative ideas, and explore potential pathways for economic growth and personal development. The event was lauded as a critical step in bridging the gap between the government and its young citizens.
Themed “Appreciating Our Individual and Shared Responsibilities in Shaping the Future,” the forum drew participants from all 247 villages in Kitui County. The event’s inclusivity and focus on youth-driven solutions underscored the county’s progressive approach to governance. It also set the stage for future engagements that will further empower Kitui’s youth to take active roles in decision-making and community development.
With this successful event, Kitui County has set a precedent in the Eastern region, becoming the only county to host a dedicated youth engagement forum of this scale. The initiative has positioned Kitui as a leader in youth empowerment, with hopes that other counties will follow suit in creating platforms that amplify the voices of their young populations.
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It was a very interactive session with the youths.As away forward we can start a Kitui county youth chapter by establishing ward youth committee .