Aug 10

Omuthiya Town Council employs youth

The Omuthiya Town Council has appointed 221 unemployed youth in various temporary positions and on a contract basis since July this year. The town council’s public relations officer, Ottilie Shingenge, on Wednesday, told Nampa the aim is to empower residents of Omuthiya town and surrounding villages through employment provision. Shingenge explained that the contract labourers are responsible for de-bushing, picking up litter, cleaning, and the removal of broken glass, amongst others.