THE MWANANCHIS PERSPECTIVE

This years intenational youth day took Mombasa county by storm following a series of youthful events and sessions,from youth forums,youth summits and many other activities. The theme for the day being "YOUTH AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT" ,Which begs the question what percentage of the youths are involved in issues of policies for example? how well does youth know the constitution? do the youths know the roles of their leaders as per the constitution? However this year the youths proved to the county that they are awake and have decided to to take full responsibilities in gorvernance matters.we witnessed a number of youths attending pulic forums on matters affecting them not forgeting youth summits.  The  youths in  Mombasa county have found anew mantra"MUSIPOTUHUSISHA,NAJIHUSISHA!!!!" to mean that change is a process that begin internally from an  individual,and therefore they are ready to involve themselves in matters of development and gorvernance. For example ;th

Most developing countries have been faced with many challenges among st them proper waste disposal. In Kenya its not any different as this also a big challenge especially in slums. Mombasa county has a population of about 1M people,yet has only one dump site the mwakirunge dump site. The mwakirunge residents do not conquers to the fact that health is wealth as the dirt and waste of Mombasa county is disposed right in their village.The dump site which occupies a large area has become a dream a killer to many. There are alot of hazards associated with the dump site include:Air pollution,school  dropouts,poor environment leading to diseases.However all isnt lost as mwakirunge residents have hopes and no clearly what should be done.!   "hiki kibara kiondolewe kabisa ,hama kama haiwezekani hizi taka zigawanywe chuma kando,plastiki kando na kujengwe ukuta,au kujengwe kiwanda kila moja apate kazi" says a resident.