The new Member of Parliament for Mvita Constituency in Mombasa County has vowed to improve the living standards of the youth in a bid to keep them away from crime and drug abuse.
Mohamed Soud Machele says he will begin by establishing well funded sports, art and culture centers to engage the youth while ensuring they earn a decent living.
Speaking to reporters during the opening of the MPs’ induction workshop in Nairobi graced by National Assembly speaker Moses Wetangula, Machele (pictured) said crime and drug and substance abuse among the youth are a real menace not only in his constituency but also in other parts of the Coast region.
Incidents of deadly attacks on residents by organized criminal gangs have in the past been reported in several parts of Mombasa county, hence the need to engage the youth in meaningful activity.
“I will set up sports, art and culture academies to help youth to learn and exploit their talent in a well organized manner,” said Machele.
“We also need to raise education standards so that our youth can have opportunities to learn and build their future.”
The first-time youthful MP who was elected on an ODM ticket also said he will strive to make sure health facilities in his constituency are well staffed and equipped with medicine to serve the people, especially women, well.
Machele took time to assure his constituents that he will serve them fairly regardless of the way they voted.
The induction for the Members of the 13th Parliament closes on Friday as the one for the Senate team is underway in Naivasha.
