Retire the old guard, deputy governors tell Government

President Uhuru Kenyatta (right) and his deputy William Ruto at a past function. [Beverlyne Musili, Standard]

Deputy governors want the national government to stop appointing the old guard to State jobs at the expense of youths.

Deputy Governors Forum chairman and Laikipia Deputy Governor John Mwaniki wondered when youths would ever benefit, adding that they had the necessary qualifications to hold such positions.