Changamwe Member of Parliament (MP) Omar Mwinyi has urged parents and guardians to closely monitor their children’s behaviour and academic progress to contain cases of juvenile crime in the county.
The legislator, who was speaking to parents and students during a mentorship and career guidance session on 16, February 2026, attributed the rise of juvenile gangs to idleness, irresponsible parenting and school absenteeism.
“If students are fully engaged in education, there will be no room for such activities. We must also remind ourselves that the only way we can compete with the rest of the world is by investing in education, which remains the surest path out,” he said
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He added, “Whenever you see gangs operating anywhere, it means education has been discarded. They have given education a back seat and instead focused on activities that ultimately lead to this kind of life.”
Mwinyi called for concerted efforts among stakeholders to restore education to its rightful place in society, curb gang activity and ensure young people remain focused on their studies.
Mwinyi challenged students to emulate good morals from the society, work hard and make their life worthwhile instead of engaging in drugs or crime.
The MP emphasised that success does not come on a silver platter but requires hard work, discipline and consistency.
By Juma Ndigo
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