Will Obama’s lesson empower youth, save them from borrowing?

Former US president Barrack Obama addresses a gathering at Sauti Kuu vocational training center and Sports facility on July 16, 2018 during the launch of the facility at Kogelo village in Siaya County. [Denish Ochieng/Standard]

Obama’s visit, and particularly his pep talk to the youth, will go a long way in freeing the youth from the bondage of borrowing. First of all, we are all aware that the borrowing is not sustainable and has a way of making slaves out of our youth.

Politicians have especially exploited this by making the youth rely on them for handouts that can’t meet their expectations. The Obama lesson must be looked at holistically and be adopted, even as it was pioneered by (Dr. Auma Obama) who has not spent much time in the country to know our dynamics.