Prime Cabinet Secretary (PCS) and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi has challenged Kenyan youth to play a leading role in global economic growth.

In a statement as the world marks the 2024 International Youth Day (IYD) today, Mudavadi said half of the people on the planet are 30 or younger, adding that with relevant support, youth can play a transformative role in shaping the global economic landscape.

“United Nations data reveals that 'half of the people on our planet are 30 or younger.' With their numbers, energy, and potential, if our youth are equipped with the knowledge and opportunities they need to thrive, they can play a transformative role in shaping the global economic landscape,” said the former Vice President.

“Kenya's young men and women have consistently shown that they possess the potential to build a prosperous nation, demonstrating a deep commitment to the well-being of our country,” he said of Kenya’s youth.

“With their energy, enthusiasm, and determination, all our young people need are the opportunities to flourish. As the Kenya Kwanza government, this remains our unwavering commitment,” he added.

This year's IYD theme is “From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways for Sustainable Development," with national celebrations being marked in Mombasa.

The event is marked a few days after Meta, the parent company that owns social media platform, Facebook, introduced two monetisation features, specifically for Kenyan content creators.

They are In-Stream Ads on Facebook and Facebook Ads on Reels. In-stream ads will play before, during, or after on-demand videos, whether it’s pre-recorded content or recordings of previous live streams.

Ads on Facebook Reels will be integrated into original reels, allowing creators to earn money based on the performance of their content.

To qualify for the monetisation features, Kenyan content creators must comply with Facebook's monetisation policies and be at least 18 years old.

In addition, they need a minimum of 5,000 followers.

"Every day, we're inspired by the incredible African creators who use Facebook to tell their stories, connect with others, and bring people together,” said Moon Baz, the Global Partnerships Lead for Africa, the Middle East and Turkey (AMET).

In March, President William Ruto welcomed the partnership, saying that collaborations with global digital platforms would help young people exploit their talents.

Sabatia Member of Parliament (MP) Clement Sloya Logova has expressed his commitment to addressing the infrastructural needs and challenges facing learning institutions in the constituency. This, he said, will provide a conducive learning and teaching environment to both tutors and learners.

The first term legislature, through the Sabatia National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) is spearheading the ongoing construction of a one floor storey-building at Bugina Secondary School, in Busali Ward. “The 2023/24 Financial Year project that will be funded in 2 phases will host an administrative section, including a library, computer laboratory, and an ablution section on the ground floor. On the first floor, we will have 4 classrooms and 2 science laboratories,” a statement from the MPs press service reads in part.

The first phase of the project, which will include works to completion on the ground floor, is expected to be done and dusted before schools reopen for the first term in January 2025. In addition, the Sabatia NG-CDF has equipped Wangulu secondary school in West Maragoli location, with 20 modern computers. “Having this as a model Information, Communication and Technology (ICT) compliant secondary school in Sabatia West Ward, will go a long way in preparing learners for a highly competitive digital world and job market,” the statement added. Meanwhile, learners at Ondeyo primary school now have access to proper sanitation with the new modern 10-door ablution block that has 2 doors designated to People Living with Disabilities (PLWDs). As a model of progress, the MP, elected under Kenya Kwanza's United Democratic Alliance (UDA) party, continues to spearhead remarkable advancements in education, healthcare, electrification, and community empowerment.

He has crafted a methodical approach of engaging with his electorate, by actively listening to their concerns and addressing them with what he terms as astute precision.