Reaching out to youth nationwide is key to the ORPP governance sensitization program. The Office engaged and educated the youth on a raft of inclusion and party governance led by Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu, CBS in Wajir Town on 20th June 2024.
“The engagement is part of ORPP governance empowerment initiatives for the youth and other special interest groups to support their leadership and contribution to the country” the Registrar said.
The Registrar outlined political parties’ Special Interest group (SIGs) inclusion registration and compliance requirements for the youth. She also advised on various strategies including legal and policy interventions, structured engagement and collaboration amongst youth, and positive behavior change to improve youth involvement.
“The Office is keen on making the youth, being the age of the majority, make conscious political decisions that is key in socio-economic development in Kenya. You must come out to join parties, vying for a position and support your own as a structured youth movement, which is a bit disjointed. You must do this positively without violence and respecting the rights of others”, said the Registrar.
Registrar of Political Parties, Ann Nderitu speaks to the Youths of Wajir County during the forum”Utilize your energy as youth in Wajir and across the country while positively and innovatively taking advantage of pro youth, country’s policies for productive development of the county and country”, noted Ali Abdullahi, Assistant Registrar, while calling for youth to shun from social vices.
The forum was held with the support of the Wajir County Speaker and Women Caucus, who ORPP has collaborated with. Other agencies present were the National Cohesion and Integration Commission, the National Commission for Human Rights. Youth drawn from various political parties and Wajir county’s youth Association appreciated the engagement, terming it an eye opener to better conscious participation in governance and party processes. The event coordinated by the ORPP Garissa County office had also panels discussion facilities by ORPP and public institutions reps who engaged the youth on a raft of issues raised.