The article details a tense incident in Kitale where youths demanded immediate financial support from government officials after a boda boda empowerment event.The event, organized under the government's economic empowerment agenda, aimed to support boda boda operators in Trans Nzoia.However, after addressing the crowd, leaders Wycliffe Oparanya and Allan Chesang left immediately, prompting angry youths to chase their convoy.The crowd, many of whom were boda boda riders, chanted 'Wantam' to express dissatisfaction with President William Ruto's administration.Police intervened with tear gas to disperse the crowd, leading to chaos.The incident highlights the challenges faced by government leaders in delivering tangible benefits to youth in areas with high unemployment.

The youths' frustration stems from expectations of direct financial aid rather than pledges, reflecting broader tensions in Kenya's economic empowerment programs.