Well known gospel singer Bahati was on Monday at State House, Nairobi, to attend the Youth Summit – an event that was planned to discuss the challenges facing the young people and what the government was doing to better their lives.
While making his address at the summit, Bahati faulted the government for not helping the upcoming artists until they gained fame, citing his example.
The award-winning musician challenged the State to do more to ensure that talents are nurtured in the country.
He went ahead and made four requests to the government which if implemented, could greatly help young people struggling without jobs.
1. The government should set up a studio in slums like Kibera where young people can record songs especially the young artists.
2. He urged the government to stop pulling a lot of Public Relations (PR) stunts and instead address issues on the ground. Bahati challenged the government to ensure public funds are channelled to the appropriate groups.
3. The government should also set up small businesses where the youth can sell sausages or shoe shining places.
4. Bahati concluded by requesting the State to recruit people who understand the problems on ground to help young people.
Addressing the State House Youth Summit, President Uhuru Kenyatta promised the Government would ensure that everything possible is done to improve the lives of young people.
During the summit, most prominent issues that featured include how the youth can access funds and why it has been difficult for them to get government tenders.
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