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DAYO staff in one of the glamorous photos. Image; (Courtesy) By PETER KOMBE A section of activists in Mombasa County have called on the county government to set aside a special kitty in a bid to address the rapid unemployment amongst the youths as the nation battles with COVID19 pandemic. The human rights defenders argue that once the kitty is set aside youths will be able to solve some of the critical issues they face during this COVID-19 period. Speaking to the media in Mombasa on Friday dream achievers youth organisation executive director Seif Jira pointed that the impact of the pandemic cannot be overemphasised. “There is need for the county government to allocate a special fund that will cater for the needs of the youths,” he noted. At the same time Jira lauded the county government on the strides taken to combat the spread of the corona virus. He further called on a collaborative approach amongst various stakeholders in the war against the virus.

Charity Chahasi (second from left) and Lucy Chesi (right front row) flanked by other disabled members. Image: (file) By Our Reporter A total of 2500 people with disabilities in Mombasa County will benefit from face masks donated by Tunaweza Women with disability a Mombasa based community based organization. Speaking to the media in Mombasa on Monday Tunaweza Women with Disability executive officer Charity Chahasi said is at high risk of contracting the disease due to their vulnerability.   “It is very difficult for the disabled to walk without coming into contact with someone or something,” she said. Chahasi urged donors to come out and assist the disabled adding that they risk starvation should no one listen to their cry. Johson Nyagaka one of the disabled staff at the facility said the pandemic has led to joblessness. He says the community depend on the sales of the items they produce which he says has drastically reduced.   “I must admit that we got the