President Uhuru Urges Youth To Embrace Patriotism At NYS Pass-out Parade

President Uhuru Kenyatta inspects the National Youth Service (NYS) recruits parade during their passout  at the NYS College, Gilgil, Nakuru County on Thursday. | image source: PSCU

President Uhuru Kenyatta has urged the youth to reject the ideology of those who are out to bring division and hatred in the country and instead embrace unity, integrity, patriotism and passion in all their undertakings..

Speaking on Thursday during the pass-out parade for 10 736 recruits at the National Youth Service College in Gilgil in Nakuru County, the President called on young people to take advantage of the opportunities the government has made available to them.

He said the Government has started programmes that will enable the youth to grow and mature into useful citizens.

“Kenya will become truly great when its young people exemplify our best attributes: Perseverance, loyalty, selflessness, unity and solidarity. No one should be barred from their chance at progress for any reason.  No one is too poor, too disabled, too young or too marginalized to be a Kenyan,” the President said.

President Kenyatta also affirmed the Government’s commitment to empowering the youth with skills and knowledge that enable them participate in transformative economic activities.

“We want to change our challenge from looking for applicants into catering for all the applicants.  This is your country and these are your opportunities.  Use them wisely and make your mark,” he added.

Also in attendance was Devolution CS Anne Waiguru who told the youth to be the change agents in the younger generation.

- PSCU