You must rise up and take charge of your destiny, Uhuru tells youth

President Uhuru Kenyatta and NYS Director Nelson Githinji greet recruits with disabilities at National Youth Services College in Gilgil where more than 10,000 graduated. (Photo: Boniface Thuku/Standard)

President Uhuru Kenyatta has asked the youth to reject divisive messages and destructive ideologies and take advantage of opportunities being made available by the Government.

"We have pledged to ensure that young people acquire the opportunity and capacity to assume civic duty and engage in transformative economic activities," the Head of State said.