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In the recent past Githinji Mwangi aka mbusi visited President Uhuru Kenyatta at statehouse and he asked the president to give him a special message to Kenyan youth.
First and foremost Mbusi told the president that so many youths are blaming the government because they feel that they have been sidelined by the government.
He further said that the youth are also dissolutioned because the government is so corrupt a vice that leads to joblessness.
“Many youths complain that the government is corrupt and also others complain that they are jobless,” said Mbusi.
President Uhuru told him that there is no need to complain because the youths have a responsibility of electing good leaders and by them failing to participate in voting it allows bad leaders to take up leadership position hence making life difficult for them.
“Tell the youth if they don't engage in choosing their leaders they have no right to complain because by failing to take part those unwanted leaders will be elected,” said Uhuru.
According to the president, politicians will only listen to the youth when they realize that they form an integral part of decision making in the country through electing leaders.
The president warned the youth against following politicians during elections who use them the and dump them after the election.
The president also hinted that it is the role of the politician to follow the youth because they (politicians) are the ones who need the youths not the other way round.
“If politicians are forced to follow the youth they will ensure that their needs are met because every politician fears nothing but votes,” added Uhuru.
Finally, the president called upon all the youth stand united and build this nation. He reminded them this is the best time and chance they have to do so.
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