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Waitaluk Ward Hosts Cross Country Event to Empower Youth and Fund Education

 

Waitaluk Ward came alive with energy and enthusiasm as residents gathered for a vibrant cross-country event designed to nurture local talent and support educational opportunities for underprivileged students.

Led by the area Member of County Assembly (MCA), Lusweti Furaha, the event united local youth and leaders under a shared mission: to promote athletic talent while raising funds for bursaries benefiting needy students across the ward.

“The funds raised through this event will significantly help sponsor students who are unable to continue their education due to financial challenges,” Mr. Furaha remarked during the event’s launch.

Currently, 534 students from the ward are enrolled at Kitale National Polytechnic, thanks to the personal intervention of the ward representative—demonstrating his strong commitment to technical and skills-based education.

Mr. Furaha also underscored the importance of empowering the youth through vocational training programs, noting that such initiatives enhance employability, foster self-reliance, and play a key role in addressing youth unemployment.

Area Governor George Natembeya, who attended the event, reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to supporting education and community development initiatives like the cross-country race, which contribute to the county’s socioeconomic transformation.

“We remain firmly committed to initiatives that empower our people and uplift communities,” said the Governor. “Let us stay focused on the growth and development of our county, especially as poverty continues to hinder progress.”

The Chief of Staff in the Office of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Benson Milimo, highlighted the added value of such events in fostering interaction among residents—promoting unity and cohesion in this diverse, cosmopolitan region.

County Assembly Clerk Moses Lupao applauded the community’s unity and stressed the importance of grassroots initiatives in advancing development goals, emphasizing that sustainable progress begins with active local participation and collective effort.

The races were officiated by the regional office of Athletics Kenya, which highlighted the importance of such gatherings in offering a platform for budding athletes to showcase their skills and be nurtured into future professionals.

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