Sports Cabinet Secretary Ababu Namwamba has been nominated to serve on the Commonwealth Youth Ministers Task Force.
The nomination was confirmed during the 10th Commonwealth Youth Ministers meeting at Malborough House in London, United Kingdom on Friday. CS Namwamba will serve alongside several other members.
Speaking after his nomination, CS Namwamba said the appointment will enable Kenya have a voice on the global stage in a platform that comprises of 56 member states.
The Commonwealth Task Force will be tasked with the responsibility to implement Commonwealth Youth Programmes across the world and will serve for a period of four years.
The task force also has a mandate to advise the Commonwealth Youth Ministers and the Secretariat on implementation of mandates and resolutions from the Commonwealth Youth Ministers forums.
In implementation of its key responsibilities, the task force will offer strategic directions and measures. It will also advise and push the youth agenda and development at international platforms.
Conversely, the taskforce will also represent the youth agenda at regional levels as enshrined in the Commonwealth Strategic Plan.
CS Ababu Namwamba also in acceptance of the nomination said that Kenya was committed to champion the youth agenda across Africa and internationally.
“The time for the youth is today. We must cast away the lie of youth and tomorrow, and give real meaning to youth empowerment", Ababu stressed.
''We are deliberate, intentional and structured in ensuring governance and economic inclusion for all segments of our youth, with concerted efforts not to leave behind girls, the marginalized and those living with disability," he added.
CS Ababu is currently attending the Commonwealth Youth meeting and is expected to jet back into the country in due course to attend youth events.
