Alego Usonga lawmaker, Samuel Atandi, has strongly condemned an emerging trend where informal youth groups invade and disrupt strategic meetings convened by elected leaders to aggressively demand cash handouts.

Speaking at the Ramba Catholic Church Hall in Siaya town after chairing Alego Usonga stakeholders’ consultative forum, the legislator warned that the culture of entitlement is escalating and requires immediate containment before it completely compromises public safety and leadership engagement.

He expressed his frustration at uninvited youth groups storming closed-door policy meetings and menacingly demanding audience and money from leaders.

“I was holding a specific, closed-door engagement here with targeted stakeholders, only to find uninvited youth from all parts of the county, Ugunja, Ugenya, Gem, waiting outside,” Atandi lamented.

“I do not even know who invited them, but they are here waiting to see me by force. This behavior is entirely unacceptable.”

The legislator emphasized that while he remains open to engaging his constituents, he will not entertain unruly groups who jump administrative protocols to ambush private functions.

“I am not against seeing or meeting any youth from this region,” Atandi explained.

“However, if you want to meet me, you must book an official appointment or follow the established constituency office channels.”

The MP further issued a stern safety warning to local youths against trailing and hanging onto his vehicles during transits, stating explicitly that he would not be held responsible for any personal injuries or accidents resulting from such reckless behavior.

Supporting President William Ruto

Atandi, who has shifted his political stance to support the current administration, called on Kenyans to back President William Ruto’s development agenda.

The lawmaker revealed that the national government has set aside more than Sh8 billion for roads and infrastructure within the region, alongside multiple multi-sectoral projects.

“We are witnessing a massive rollout of development projects funded by the national government in this region, spanning water connectivity, health systems expansion, rural electrification, and agricultural subsidies,” Atandi stated.

He urged local residents to reciprocate the state’s financial goodwill by giving the administration maximum political support, adding that they should ensure they register as voters to support President Ruto’s second-term bid in the next electoral cycle.

“Unlike in the past when our region would go for financial years without substantial development programs, the current administration is delivering structured resources to us every single financial year,” Atandi concluded. “President Ruto stands for the equitable sharing of national resources, and that is the vision we are helping him implement on the ground.”