IMMEDIATE CAUSES Unfavourable policies toward youth Ignorance Poor background (youth upbringing) Unemployment (lack of work and earned income)

PROBLEM FOCUS Hindered youth development

EFFECTS Political instability Youth involvement in drug trafficking Poverty among the youth Armed robbery, theft, and endangering peace Frustration (negative attitude, bad habits) Prolonged dependency Promiscuity (Uchangudoa)

Poor economy Destruction of opportunity for youth; tensions between youth and the state Youth suicide Poor health, listlessness, passivity Increased HIV/AIDS cases


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