Let elected youths prove that they are worth their salt

MPs Felix Odiwuor (Langata) and Mohamed Machele (Mvita) going through induction material at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

The just-concluded general election had many positive outcomes.

The peace witnessed before, during and after the polls is unprecedented. Kenyans successfully broke the cycle of ethnic tension and politically-motivated conflict that has been the hallmark of electioneering periods in recent years. The number of women elected into various political offices also improved, setting a new record in the journey towards gender equality in political representation.