Lack of funding a major challenge to innovators, students say at Rift fete

Participants during Central Rift Innovation Week which is being held at Kabarak University in Nakuru County on November 3, 2022. [Harun Wathari Standard}

Youth innovators have blamed the national and county governments for allegedly sidelining them in funding and growth opportunities.

The youth, who converged at Kabarak University in Nakuru County for the Central Rift Innovation Week, said the two levels of governments have failed to set aside funds to support innovation that would be critical in solving some of Kenya's development challenges.