Three Kenyan Youth Win Date With Queen Elizabeth
By Nduta Waweru
The trio are recipients of the Queen Young Leaders Award in recognition of their role in environmental conservation, peace building and education
The passion of three young Kenyans has seen them set up initiatives to transform the society. Out of their activities, they have been able to change the perceptions of the community but also create an environment that is sustainable.
Their efforts have been recognised both locally and internationally. They have been awarded the Queen Young Leaders award. The award seeks to recognise young people aged between 18 and 29 who are using their skills to transform lives.
Samuel Karuita, 27
Samuel Karuita considers himself a peace ambassador.
"The Queen's Young Leaders award recognised my efforts in peace building and youth empowerment in Kenya," he says.
Karuitu was inspired by the post-election violence of 2007-08, when he had just completed his O-levels in Uganda and getting ready to go to Masinde Muliro University of Technology for his bachelors.
