Political commentator and Kitui youthful gubernatorial aspirant Musili Kauta has issued a stinging critique of the Youth and Sports docket under Minister Phoebe Ndunyu Mutemi, challenging her to account for tangible progress in her tenure. Kauta, known for his outspoken advocacy for youth empowerment, listed ten pressing questions that he says Kitui youths are waiting for answers on.
“What concrete programmes has your ministry launched for youth and sports development?” Kauta asked. “Kitui youths are tired of speeches, promises, and photo ops. They want to see real projects on the ground.”
The commentator further questioned the ministry’s handling of youth drug and substance abuse. “How many youths in Kitui are trapped in addiction, and what interventions exist? Does your ministry even have data? What rehabilitation or prevention mechanisms have you initiated?”
Musili Kauta also sought accountability on sporting talent identification. “How many sporting talents have been scouted since you took office? Names, numbers, success stories—what evidence exists to show that talent is truly being nurtured?”
The issue of politicization of youth sports did not escape Kauta’s scrutiny. “Are there clear guidelines for football and other tournaments in Kitui? Why are politicians allowed to misuse them for campaigns? Youth sports should be professional development platforms, not political tools.”
Transparency on financial management is another concern. “What budget has the ministry received, and how has it been spent on youth, gender, sports, and ICT programmes? Taxpayers deserve to know what percentage went to actual projects, not administrative costs.”
The critic also lamented the lack of youth infrastructure. “Why are there no visible youth empowerment centres, training hubs, or community sports facilities? Kitui has land and young people, yet institutions remain dormant.”
Kauta pressed on ICT development and digital empowerment, questioning how many youths have benefited from skills training, online job linkages, or upskilling programmes. Gender empowerment also came under fire. “How many women and girls have benefited from your anti-GBV initiatives, economic training, or empowerment programmes? Or is gender progress merely ceremonial?”
Partnerships with national bodies, private sector players, NGOs, or sports federations were also highlighted as lacking. “A serious ministry forms alliances to grow youth opportunities. What partnerships exist?”
Finally, Kauta demanded measurable results. “After years in office, what concrete achievements can the ministry point to? Not events, not photos, not press releases. Real change is what Kitui youths deserve to see.”
Musili Kauta’s hard-hitting questions reflect growing impatience among Kitui’s youth, who are demanding accountability, tangible projects, and genuine empowerment from leadership. The coming weeks may see increased public pressure on the ministry to respond substantively to these challenges.
