The ongoing voter listing exercise has been extended to allow those who did not register to do so.
However, the youths are still adamant to come out and get listed. They have failed to turn up in large numbers and practice their democratic right.
This is awkward because there is a large number of young people who did not vote during the last general election.
Some had not attained the required age but did not want to take part in elections.
Over a long time, the youths have been facing a lot of problems such as unemployment and lack of affordable housing.
However, this could be the right time to change things.
By registering as voters, they will have a chance to elect visionary leaders who can help them in solving their problems effectively.
The issue of unemployment has led many youths to engage in evil and immoral activities that are detrimental to themselves and society at large.
Leadership and representation of youths in the government have been major issues that the majority of the young people have been advocating for.
However, the best way to solve this is by voting in leaders to cater for youth representation in the government.
In the education sector, most young people come from humble backgrounds with inadequate finances to help keep them in colleges, universities and tertiary learning institutions.
They have difficulties in achieving their dreams and goals in life because of financial constraints.
The government in conjunction with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission is doing its best to ensure that students can register as voters.
They have established centres in institutions of higher learning to allow them to easily access registration clerks.
They have been urged to turn up and register as voters for a better future.
More awareness should be created for the youths through various means such as the use of social media platforms, campaigns and rallies.
Therefore, this is a wake-up call to all young people to register as voters and secure their future.
Student, Masaai Mara University
Edited by Kiilu Damaris
