Meru Woman Representative Elizabeth Kailemia has urged youths to focus on nurturing their talents instead of indulging in drug abuse.
Speaking during a talent search that brought different youths across the country, Kailemia emphasised the need to unleash talents instead of drugs, which she said pose a prolonged health hazard in their lives.
The Talent search, dubbed ‘Komesha Mihadarati’ (Stop Drug Abuse), saw many youths turn up to showcase their prowess in singing, rapping, spoken word, dancing, among others.
The talent show took place at the Elsa Hotel, where several popular Meru artists attended, including Single L, MC Mananga, MC Laingo, Supu O Mioro, and comedian Kiambambi, among others.
The Woman Rep said the initiative aims to nurture talents and reduce the high rate of substance consumption among youths.
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“I have talked to many youths, and they have told me the frustrations they face because of a lack of employment. I noticed there was a gap somewhere and I chipped in,” she said.
She urged the youth to embrace their talents to employ themselves.
“There are a lot of people earning huge sums of money because of their music, football, dance and other talents. So I urge the youths to come out and am willing to support them,” Kailemia said.
She added that she is committed to helping put up a studio where young artists can record their songs for free.
She said the Meru artists are capable of competing at national and international levels, a move she believes will bring about social and economic transformations for them.
“At one time, people were making fun of us in the Meru community, saying we could not sing. But we now have many artists in the county who have shown that we are capable. Many songs done by Meru artists are getting airplay countrywide,” Kailemia said.
On the Gen Z protest, Kailemia said youth should not allow themselves to be misused by politicians for political gain.
She said youths should embrace skilled jobs instead of relying on office employment.
“I have been encouraging the youths to join technical schools like Mitunguu, Karumo, and Mukiria. I have paid for a number of them who are doing plumbing, carpentry, welding and other courses,” Kailemia said.
By John Majau
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