Ruto to Kenyan youth: Do not be used as goons, bloggers for politicians
President William Ruto on Sunday implored the Kenyan youth to desist from being used by politicians who only seek to advance their personal interests.
Speaking in Bondo, Siaya County during the launch of a digital hub, President Ruto intimated that the vice of the political class manipulating the youth to settle political scores needs to be nipped in the bud and can only be achieved through empowerment.
He urged the youth to instead take advantage of the opportunities created by his administration, a move he believes will help solve the deeply-rooted ill culture.
“For a very long time the young people of our nation have been used as political tools, goons, bloggers and supporters for politicians. They deserve better. Do not accept anything less,” he said.
“Do not allow any politician to use your brains and energy to fight and secure votes. Use the opportunities given to you to advance yourselves so that you depend on yourselves.”
President Ruto said that his government has introduced a plethora of interventions to give the young people opportunities that will advance their financial resources.
He stated that these opportunities are provided through his ambitious housing plan, creation of ICT hubs, exporting labour to other nations among others.
“We have 540,000 youths who work abroad and they are advancing their lives,” he added.
“About 263 MPs are building ICT hubs in the republic of Kenya because in the ICT sector we can create jobs for young people and they sustain themselves as they contribute to the economy.”
The Head of State also urged the youth to take advantage of the creative economy and use social media platforms to upscale their artistic skills.
“I want every young person to pay attention to what we are doing to take advantage of the opportunities we are creating to help themselves and help the country in growing,” he said.
“Let nobody use you to cause chaos or do blogging for them or any political work. You also have children and your own life.”
