Fund us through bunges, says youth

The government channel should channel youth funds through existing youth bunges in each constituency, a young peoples' initiative has said. Yes Youth Can Rift Valley and Central coordinator Grace Karanja said the government should take charge of funding YYC after the USAid term lapses In November. She was speaking in Kitale at the weekend during the YYC annual meeting. There are more than 700 youth bunges in Trans Nzoia county. The project, under Mercy Corps Kenya, started in 2011 with the objectives of ensuring ensure peaceful elections, and at least 40 per cent youth participation in polls...