Govt warns against Misuse of youth for political gains
By Dickson Odhiambo
April 18, 2026
Govt
warns against Misuse of youth for political gains
The
Government has issued a stern warning against the issue of misusing the youth
for political gains in the country.
The
Principal Secretary for Internal Security and National Administration Dr. Raymond
Omollo says youths should never be misused for political gains in any way.
Addressing the
leaders of the Boda Boda sector in Kisumu County today during a comprehensive
meeting, the PS issued a firm warning against the misuse of boda boda sector
for criminal or political ends.
The PS has
cautioned the Boda Boda riders not to allow themselves to be exploited to
perpetrate violence or disrupt public order.
“We must
say no to violence. Do not allow yourselves to be used by any individual or
politician to cause chaos,” the Interior PS says.
He adds
that the boda boda sector across the country must remain focused on lawful and
productive work at all times.
On the
issue of the Youth empowerment, the PS says Kenya’s youthful
population requires deliberate and sustained intervention, adding that young
people must not be exploited to serve narrow political interests.
The PS has
highlighted key Government’s initiatives that include affordable housing
programs, digital jobs, labour mobility programs and targeted sector
engagements such as the present Boda Boda initiatives as part of the broader
strategy to expand opportunity and uplifting young Kenyans.
“Our Youth
are a critical national resource. We must support them with opportunities, not
expose them to exploitation or misuse them,” Dr. Omollo adds.
The PS has encouraged
the Boda Boda Operators and members of the public at large to take advantage of
the ongoing Government Services including Registration under the Social Health
Authority, acquisition of the National Identification Cards, now available for
free of charge for the first time applicants and replacements, and
participation in the ongoing mass voter registration exercise by the IEBC.
“An ID
gives you identity, access to services and enables government to plan
effectively. I urge all eligible Kenyans, especially the youth to register as
voters and participate in shaping the future of this country,” he adds.
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