Some youths in northern Kenya are abandoning banditry for alternative ways of earning a living. Simon, now a motorcycle repairman in his village, said he enrolled in vocational training for a decent livelihood. He's among more than 500 youths in northern Kenya taking part in what is known as “ujuzi manyatani,” meaning skills in the community in Swahili. Authorities say the program is helping to diversify livelihoods among young morans, including women. Officials have voiced hope that initiatives such as job skills training will help to stop the crimes in the future.

Source: Ethiopian News May 18, 2022 18:33 UTC