Of Ruto's lofty, unfulfilled promises to youth and a string of fresh ones
As the world commemorated the International Youth Day yesterday, youth in Kenya continue to bear the brunt of a protracted failure of successive administrations..
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On International Youth Day, Kenyan youth continue to face unaddressed challenges, with the Kenya Kwanza administration led by President William Ruto being highlighted as the latest to fall short of its promises.
- During his 2022 General election campaign, President Ruto made numerous pledges to Kenyan youth.
- The Kenya Kwanza Youth Charter, signed on June 27, 2022, included commitments to prioritize youth concerns.
- Despite these promises, youth continue to experience the "brunt of a protracted failure" by successive administrations.
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