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He also urged youths to learn from conflicts in neighbouring countries and avoid action that could lead Kenya to similar turmoil.
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“Countries have taken up to 40 years to show a sign of recovery and get back to their feet as a result of instability," he said.
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Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has acknowledged the past mistakes made by various regimes and emphasized the importance of peace and stability for national prosperity.
Speaking at the launch of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training, (TVET-CDACC) strategic plan 2023-2027, at the Kenya School of TVET in Gigiri, Nairobi, Mudavadi called on the youth to reflect on the nation's current challenges with a sober mindset.
“The youth should take a moment and reflect on the issues they are canvasing soberly. I urge them to have a moment of meditation and take a step back. I want them to understand that the leadership and those in authority are listening and working towards offering a solution.” Mudavadi urged.
“We have made mistakes and there is no regime that has passed without making a mistake. As human beings once in a while, you stumble, even our forefathers made mistakes but they held on to the country. Kenya must not go down. The country is bigger than all of us,” he added.
He also urged youths to learn from conflicts in neighbouring countries and avoid action that could lead Kenya to similar turmoil.
“Countries have taken up to 40 years to show a sign of recovery and get back to their feet as a result of instability. I am appealing to the youth to reflect on what is happening in some of our neighbouring countries like Sudan, so disheartening and sad,” he regretted.
Mudavadi cited the current situation in the country urging that it should not be downplayed or taken for granted by both the leadership and those in authority as well as the citizens as countries that have sunk into conflicts and war and lives have been ruined due to massive killings and people being displaced due to lack of law and order.
“If you are now 18 or 20 years old, imagine 40 years trying to come out of a conflict within a country thrown into turmoil, how will your life be within that period?” he posed.
Mudavadi said the youth are key actors in nation-building as they are the future of a nation and play an integral part in the societal social fabric.
He cautioned against portraying youth empowerment as a threat to nationhood, highlighting the potential of Kenyan youth to transform the industrial sector and attract investors.
“As we work collectively to resolve the challenges we are facing as a country, I am appealing to the young people as they speak to us on governance and economic issues, they should not undermine the credentials of the disciplined, hardworking and focused youth population of Kenya.” Mudavadi urged.
“As the young people of this nation, your character and ability should reflect and remain to be the pivotal roadmap of where you want to go as an individual and collectively for the future of our country.”