Second Lady Dorcas Gachagua has committed to giving jobs to youths undergoing rehabilitation from alcohol, drug, and substance abuse.
Speaking on Friday at Kiandutu slums in Thika, Dorcas said she won't rest until all youths confined in drugs and substance abuse get jobs.
"Na nyinyi watoto wangu wacha niwahakikishie, sitalala mpaka mpate kazi," she said.
This loosely translates to; "I want to assure you my children that I won't sleep until you get jobs."
She said society has negative perceptions of youths while they might be facing several life challenges.
"Sometimes there's no water, no soap but when they look at you they think you are a drunkard, thief, or a bhang smoker. But they should know that there is a God who saves. And he shall save you too," Dorcas said.
She reiterated that society needs to embrace drug addicts and treat them as part of the larger community.
Pastor Dorcas also championed the boy child through her wellness and rehabilitation boy child campaign.
She said the advocation of the boy child should be done the same way as for the girl child.
"We must advocate for a strong boy with the same vigour as we do for a strong girl child. If we do so, we shall come to a realization that a strong girl needs a strong boy not only now but also in the future," Dorcas said.
Last week, she said the first cohort of reformed young men who have been undergoing rehabilitation in Timau, Meru county under her office are set to graduate in a few weeks.
