Rware Youth Forum (what transpired)

The youth leaders in attendance at the forum

Yesterday 22/01/2015 was quite a learning day for the youth leaders in Rware ward, Nyeri County. The Nyeri Bunge Sacco led by the charismatic youth leader popularly known as Mc Myke, The National Youth Alliance Nyeri branch leader led by Election Njoroge Wachira, The Scouts Association Nyeri branch led by Grace Michuki as well as the popular 'Nyeri Ni Sisi' Facebook page were all in attendance at the IFAD Hall,(where the Education, ICT, Education and Sports ministry is located) just opposite the posh Nyeri Club.

Group photos of all those proposing for development of the Rware Youth

 In attendance too was Leah Thanje a knowledgable 3rd year Mt. Kenya law student who took the youthful leaders in attendance on the step by step account on how to start a business, how to start a Limited Company, how to apply for tenders etc. Fatma Hassan (The Uwezo funds lady) also shared on how one qualifies for an LPO, an LSO etc. All these trendsetters had all  conglomerated to offer free advice to the Rware ward youth leaders. They have now branded themselves as Nyeri County Youth Empowerement Programme

 The main agenda of the day included raising the socio-economic status of the Rware ward youths through the 30% government tender youth slot which, even after being started 10 years ago, has had no youth company in Nyeri County  successfully applying for the said tenders due to absence of information.

Leah Thanje on how to start a company

Charismatic Nyeri Bunge Sacco chairman Mc. Myke

About 15-20 group leaders were in attendance. I was awed to learn that there are garbage collection, boxing, bodaboda, metalwork, woodwork, fabrication and other self help groups in this county. The Nyeri county executive Secretary 'Waziri' Mr. Elijah Nguyo was there too. He talked and adviced youth leaders to be united (even as groups) to assist in the development of  Rware Youth. The youth docket in the County Assembly was represented by Hon. Salma Uledi (who is one of the most hardworking Members of County Assembly). She cautioned the youths on the dangers of being used by politicians in pushing for their agendas and proceeded to say that some of the politicians are driven by personal interest and only use us and then dump us later.

The days affairs were finalised when the youth leaders in attendance decided to form limited companies ( a requirement for one to access government tenders ) once they meet with their group members.

The Young MCA Hon Salma Uledi doing what she does best.

The Nyeri county youth  empowerement programme is on the road to all areas of Nyeri county wards doing this awareness campaign to all youth leaders of the county. This sub counties include, Tetu, Kieni West, Kieni East, Mathira East, Mathira West, Othaya Mukurweini and Nyeri town.


To learn more on when this programme will reach your ward please like Nyeri Ni SiSi facebook page by clicking here

To learn more on the factors affecting the Nyeri Youth on facebook click here

All photos courtesy of Nyeri Ni Sisi Facebook Page