As Kenya the August polls draws nearer, it’s high time for youths to prepare to turn out in large numbers and vote for their leaders.

Youths should focus on taking the advantage of their numerical strengths to ensure that at the end of the elections they occupy more positions of public influence in and outside the government at both county and national level.

This can only be achieved if youths participate in party politics as mediums for political and democratic engagement not only as supporters but also as contenders.

According to a recent youth report survey, the median age of a Kenyans is 19 years with about 80% of the total population aged below 35 years.

This sheer population provides the youths with a potential capability to sway the elections in a way that suits their preferences.