The Vihiga County Government has prepared a youth bill aimed at mainstreaming the socio-economic empowerment of the young people in the county.

Governor Dr. Wilber Ottichilo has said the majority of the youth are languishing in poverty due to unemployment and an unfavourable environment for doing business.

Ottichilo, who spoke during the commemoration of the 60th Jamhuri Day at Hamisi Stadium, explained that the enactment of the Bill would provide a legal framework for enabling the County administration to promote youth empowerment.

The County head also stated that they intend to set up a Persons with Disabilities Board to coordinate and tackle issues related to the disabled.

On his part, County Commissioner Felix Watakila urged the residents to ensure peace and security prevail during the end-of-year festivities.

He pledged to collaborate with the County government so that criminal activities, including mugging, robbery, stock theft, and sexual violence, do not occur in the area.

He called on the pare
nts and adults in the communities to act as role models to the young people by upholding morality and self-discipline at all times.
Source: Kenya News Agency