Local news – 26.06.2012 - By Christine Ghero - The Turkana county youths empowerment Training

This is the first time youths from Turkana county are getting the chance of training on naturing their talents. The training began on Monday 25^th of June 2012, at Anna Nanjala Education Center, this program has been a success and a spot light to many youths in Turkana, so far 30 youths have been attracted and are more than willing to take their county to another level by doing their level best.

The training is categorized in different categories such as dancing, singing basketry e.t.c, this being the only way youths can identify their talents and benefit from it only if they are confident and believe that they can do it. Local artists attended the training and were happy with the project, according to Ibrahim commonly known as “Ibra” our very own local Turkana artist based in Lodwar said that its the very first time such a thing is happening and he is very happy because its like a brake through for the local Turkana artists.Ibra added that Turkana youths have been encouraged to do their best in order for them to better their future. He says the main aim of the program is to identify talents, nature them then market so as the youths can earn a living and be able to be dependent and also be of benefit to the society at large.

Ibra argued the youths to expose their talents, be serious with what they are doing, do it passionates and above all the should be humble and have respect because thats all it take to be a star. He said that youths should not only base themselves on white collar jobs but also use their talents to employ themselves.