Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has directed all the County departments to ensure the youth are given opportunities to do Government tenders.
Speaking while conducting public participation forums on the proposed amendments to the Machakos County Youth Empowerment Act (2024) in Mavoko and Machakos Sub-Counties, Wavinya said her Government was committed to total compliance with Article 55 of the Constitution which requires young people to be involved in national development.
“I have directed all departments to set aside several tenders exclusively for the youth. All youths in organized groups will be guaranteed Access to Government Procurement to Opportunities (AGPO),” Wavinya declared.
The governor directed all the Ward Administrators across the county to spearhead the mobilization of the various youth groups in order to ensure compliance with legal requirements.
Governor Wavinya revealed her plan was to set up Machakos Youth Service (MYS)-a replica of the National Youth Service (NYS) where recruits from across the county will be trained in various professional disciplines.
The ongoing public participation exercise seeks to capture the views of the young people regarding the proposed amendments to the legislation which awaits final nod by the County Assembly.
Deputy Governor Francis Mwangangi urged Gen Zs’ to expose criminal elements who infiltrate their peaceful demonstrations.
“I urge all the youths to observe peace and order even as they demonstrate to agitate for their rights. They should not allow criminal elements to infiltrate them and destroy property,” said the DG.
