The Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi in his keynote address indicated that the “Wajibu Wetu” project had been an attempt to fall back on the wisdom of the authors of Sessional Paper No. 10; the vision of the Kenyan Nation as articulated in the National Anthem; and through University Research and Community engagement, to create a sustainable culture of peace and security both in our Universities and communities.
Youth priority needs in Makueni County are not different from those affecting other youth in Kenya, they include; employment, skill development, information access and utilization, Agricultural technologies and financial access. The level of computer literacy is high. This is attributed to the different programs being implemented in the County such as Tusome Computer Mashinani and the Establishment of ICT centres in every ward.
Majority of the youth were more aware of the Constitutional principles and provisions, knew development actors within their sub- counties and were largely in touch with them, with several of them having a chance to participate in sub-county decision making forums such as the budget forum, CDF discussions and various development issues.
