By Sumaya Hussein.
The Capital Youth Caucus Association (CYCA Kenya) has called out the Kenya Kwanza government for failing to fulfill the manifestos it promised during campaigns and elections.
The association, which was keeping tabs on the Ruto-led government for the first 100 days, said that 6 months down the line, the government had delivered the complete opposite of what it promised.
Kenya Kwanza failed to fulfill manifestos
CYCA noted that the unemployment rate among youth remains high and the economy is worsening, following the increase in fuel, electricity prices, and taxes on basic commodities.
Moreover, several countries, mainly in the Northern region, are still facing insecurity, including Turkana, Samburu, West Pokot, Elgeyo Marakwet, Laikipia, and Baringo.
In a statement on March 28, the association said that youth and women-run businesses, including MSMEs, are suffering from high operating costs and expensive loans. They added that the Hustler Fund project turned out to be very expensive to ordinary citizens.
“Originally, the fund was supposed to be interest-free to start the economy of hustlers. But now, the hustlers are unable to repay the loan.” read the statement in part.
The group further stated that the education system in Kenya is slowly collapsing given that several schools remain understaffed and lack basic facilities such as books or classrooms.
Moreover, the delay in issuing University and College Students’ Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) makes it difficult for students to study smoothly.
CYCA demanded that elected leaders implement what they were sworn in to do and that the two major political formations, Kenya Kwanza and Azimio Coalitions, put the interests of Kenya first.
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