By JAMES KAHONGEHMore by this AuthorA new initiative to empower Kenya’s youth through dialogue has been launched, with the hope of plugging the communication deficit between the country’s old guard and the bulging youth population. Dubbed “Youth Connect with Jennifer Riria”, the programme is the brainchild of Jennifer Riria, a veteran entrepreneur and banker of many years. She has served in different high profile capacities for more than 40 years, including founding Kenya Women Micro-finance Bank (KWFT) and Kenya Women Holding. Already, the initiative has brought legal experts, religious leaders and community mobilisers on board to steer the programme. You don’t have to cut corners to get business deals.”Youth Connect will be an annual event and organisers hope to convert it into a national movement that will enable Kenya’s youth to articulate their concerns and challenges.

Source: Daily Nation September 04, 2018 16:52 UTC