I’m ready to engage young people on X space, Ruto says

President William Ruto has expressed his willingness to engage with young people on X Space.

This follows calls from Kenyans, particularly Gen Z, on various social media platforms, who have stated that if any dialogue is to occur with the government, it should be held on X space.

In a roundtable media interview on Sunday, the President said he is ready to discuss any issues they may have.

“I am hearing that the young people are saying we don’t want a multisectoral forum, maybe we should have an engagement with the President on X. I am open to having an engagement with the young people on a forum they are comfortable with. If they want me to engage with them on X, I will be there,” he said.

“I want us to discuss taxation, I want us to discuss unemployment, corruption, and all issues.”

The youth have been organizing nationwide protests for two weeks over the Finance Bill 2024, which Ruto ultimately withdrew in response to mounting pressure.

The Head of State affirmed his awareness of the youths challenges and pledged to address their concerns comprehensively.

“I have young people in the house, and I know some of their concerns,” he said.

The X Space platform has recently had intense activities, with the youth using it to voice their concerns on X space, that they want Ruto to address.

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