Ethiopia’s Abiy Calls for Youth Investment as Kenya Honors Heroes

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed emphasized the need for increased investment in youth during a speech at Kenya's Mashujaa Day celebrations in Eldoret. He stated that Kenya's future development hinges on its capacity to transform freedom into economic opportunities for the younger generation.

Abiy highlighted that Kenya's legacy of national heroes should motivate efforts to create jobs, bolster public institutions, and prepare young people to influence the nation's trajectory. He underscored the importance of passing freedom as a trust to the next generation, converting it into opportunities for all citizens.

He noted that today's heroes encompass teachers, nurses, artists, athletes, and job creators, urging young people to recognize their potential in contributing to Kenya's growth. Abiy's message was clear: the next generation can play a pivotal role in building the country.