Kennedy Lang’at, the ‘Youth President,’ Presents Bold Proposal to Interior CS at Shabaab Grounds
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Kennedy Lang’at, who refers to himself as the ‘Youth President,’ made a bold statement on youth empowerment when he personally presented a comprehensive proposal to the Cabinet Secretary for Interior Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen during a national ID registration drive at Shabaab Grounds.
The event, attended by hundreds of young people, provided a platform for Lang’at to articulate the challenges facing the youth and demand concrete solutions from the government.
Addressing the gathering before handing over his document, Lang’at passionately called for the inclusion of young people in governance, economic empowerment programs, and urgent reforms in the ID registration process.
He noted that despite forming the majority of Kenya’s population, the youth continue to be sidelined in decision-making, employment opportunities, and access to government resources.
He insisted that his document was not just another petition but a blueprint for real change that could transform the lives of millions of young Kenyans.
In his proposal, Lang’at highlighted unemployment as the biggest crisis facing young people, arguing that the government’s existing programs were insufficient in addressing the crisis.
He called for the expansion of technical training opportunities and the establishment of funding mechanisms for youth-led businesses.
He emphasized the need for government-backed internship and apprenticeship programs that would equip young people with practical skills and help bridge the gap between education and employment.
Without these interventions, he warned, the youth would remain vulnerable to social ills such as crime, drug abuse, and political manipulation.
Lang’at also called for the full inclusion of young people in governance, insisting that youth representation should not be symbolic but substantive.
He argued that policies affecting young people should not be formulated in boardrooms by elderly leaders who have little understanding of the struggles faced by the youth.
He proposed the lowering of age requirements for key leadership positions, the creation of more seats for young leaders in both county and national governments, and the establishment of a national youth council with real decision-making power.
He accused the current system of locking out young people while allowing older politicians to dictate their future.
With the event centered on national ID registration, Lang’at seized the moment to highlight the bureaucratic frustrations many young people face when trying to obtain identification documents.
He described the process as slow, inefficient, and at times discriminatory, leading to unnecessary delays that prevent young Kenyans from accessing jobs, loans, and voting rights.
He urged the government to decentralize ID registration to learning institutions, simplify the application process, and ensure timely issuance of IDs to all eligible applicants.
Security was another major concern in his address, particularly in Nakuru, where he noted an increase in crime and drug abuse among young people.
He urged the Ministry of Interior to adopt a youth-centered approach in tackling crime, which included strengthening community policing programs, funding rehabilitation centers for young drug addicts, and strictly regulating harmful substances that are infiltrating informal settlements.
He warned that if the government failed to act, the country would continue to lose an entire generation to crime and addiction.
Upon receiving Lang’at’s document, the Cabinet Secretary commended him for his leadership and acknowledged the importance of youth participation in national affairs.
He assured those in attendance that the government would review the proposals and consider integrating them into ongoing youth programs.
He also reiterated the government’s commitment to ensuring that all young Kenyans receive their national IDs, a process he described as critical in empowering the youth to access opportunities and participate in national development.
Lang’at’s presentation sparked widespread discussions among those present, with many young people applauding his courage and vision.
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