Gichunge: By Elijah Gichunge
Picture by James Mwirigi

Ward Fund has gone to a higher notch this time targeting organised youth groups for wealth creation programs.

Youth affairs department led by the Ag. CEC Jeremiah Lenya, respective CO, Lewis Mwirigi and Kiguchwa Ward MCA Linus Athinya have today distributed motorbikes to 7 groups of registered boda boda operators in the region.

According to Lenya, the county administration like in Meru Youth Service, has capitalised on artisan skills a part from other opportunities that will ensure youth sustainability create wealth for improved lives.

He asked the riders to use the bikes in ways that befits, urging them to maintain cleanliness, ensure their safety and health, seek education and not allow themselves to be used as objects of crimes.

This was asserted by the CO who said the department is set to organise structured outreach programs that will create more awareness among the riders on hygiene, health safety and investments.

On his part, area MCA was optimistic the donation which was given in form of a seed capital is anticipated to attract savings of about10.8 million shillings in three years time, for the growth of the region's boda boda sacco. He championed for third party insurance saying the industry has impoverished many since most riders have no insurance cover.
[6:51 PM, 6/20/2019] Gichunge: Garissa County Benchmarks on Meru Youth Service

By Elijah Gichunge
Picture by James Mwirigi
Meru Youth Service has increasingly changed the lives of youth in the county through skill development, with many finding formal or informal employment opportunities in various industries.

The program has been a center for national attraction which has made several county governments benchmark with.

After a recent visit by Makueni County, Garissa County Youth officers led by youth executive member, Zeinab Digale and County Secretary, Mr. Yunis, have today added to the list of such counties benchmarking on the ambitious Meru Youth Service

The key areas of interest have been on existing structures, operationalization of the program, success and its sustainability