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PS asks politicians to stop inciting youths against government projects

Permanent Secretary Public Service and Youth Dr Francis Owino(in checked) accompanied by Coast region Youth leaders touring the Gongoni Youth Empowerment Center in Magarini Constituency on Monday,April,15,2019.[Maureen Ongala,Standard]

A Permanent Secretary has asked politicians to stop inciting youths against National Government projects. Permanent Secretary, State Department of Public Service and Youth, Dr Francis Owino (pictured), accused politicians of prompting bad politics that undermine development.

Speaking at Mapimo Youth in Magarini on Tuesday, Dr Owino said apathy among the youth due to lack of adequate public education and misinformation by politicians, are part of the challenges that affected enrollment of youth into the Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunity Programme (KYEOP).

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