Wamuchomba promises action next week after listening to youth demands
By Kiprono Keileb, August 31, 2025Wamuchomba has promised to take action next week after listening to youth concerns in Funyula, where a strong turnout of young people gathered to discuss pressing issues affecting their communities, including corruption in the Social Health Authority (SHA) system.
Speaking during an event in Funyula Constituency on Sunday, August 31, 2023, Gathoni Wamuchomba emphasised that the youth are no longer willing to remain passive observers in governance.
“The youths gathered and told us nothing is for them without them. From Raster man, Butcher man to Campus girl, they spoke and gave the Kenya Moja MPs the reason to hold this government to account,” she said, highlighting the diversity and energy of the participants.
The youth, according to Wamuchomba, demanded urgent action to address financial mismanagement in public institutions.
“They told us to listen and act on the SHA looting and corruption, and call out duty bearers to order. They want a system that does not arrest them arbitrarily and which will create opportunities for them,” she added.
Assuring that their concerns would not go unheard, Wamuchomba pledged, “They want to be on the decision-making tables. I listened, I heard. Watch out for action next week,” she said signalling that Kenya Moja MPs are preparing to implement tangible measures to respond to youth demands.
The session, hosted by Wilberforce Oundo, attracted prominent legislators including Senator Edwin Sifuna (Nairobi County), Babu Owino (MP Embakasi East), Caleb Amisi (MP Saboti Constituency), Obadia Barongo (MP Bolabu Bomachoge), and Cleve Gisairo (MP Kitutu Masaba). Their presence underscored the growing recognition of youth participation in shaping policy and holding leaders accountable.
Wamuchomba praised the proactive approach of the youth, noting that their involvement is key to curbing corruption and promoting transparency in public service.
“The energy and insight from our young people today prove that they are ready to contribute meaningfully to governance. Their demand for transparency in SHA funds shows a new generation that refuses to tolerate mismanagement,” she said.
The Kenya Moja youth forum in Funyula sent a clear message: young people are rising, insisting on being part of decisions that affect their lives. As Wamuchomba and Kenya Moja MPs prepare to act next week, it is evident that the youth of Funyula are no longer content with being sidelined; they are demanding accountability and real change in public governance.