By Naftal Makori
Eldoret North MP William Ruto has said emergence of rebellious groups is a manifestation of failed Government policy on youth empowerment.
Speaking in Nyamira County at the start of his two-day tour, Mr Ruto said groups like Mombasa Republican Council (MRC), Mungiki and Sungusungu are symptoms of how past governments have ignored the youth.
He criticised leaders using MRC to woo voters and challenged the Government to focus on youth unemployment.
“Let us not treat the symptoms, which are manifesting themselves through the emergence of these groups. We should deal with real issues,” said Ruto.
He asked leaders to deal with unemployment, poverty and hunger.
The URP presidential candidate noted the country has 2.5 million hectares of uncultivated land, which can feed citizens through proper crop and animal husbandry.
“The youth can only put their energy into farming when they are provided with modern equipment, proper seeds and fertiliser,” said Ruto.
He added the average age of the Kenyan farmer is 60 years, thus the youth must be encouraged to take up farming.
He promised a URP Government would institute sound mechanisms to address issues of youth unemployment by emphasising on training in technical skills.
