By Dorothy Musyoka
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson M. Ingonga, has urged for a renewed national commitment to empowering the Maa boychild through legal education, civic engagement and inclusive development strategies.
Speaking at the Maa Boychild Empowerment Summit held at the Argyle Grand Hotel, Ingonga emphasized that addressing the needs of the boychild is not just a social responsibility but a foundation for sustainable transformation within the Maa community.
“The boychild plays a pivotal role in shaping the future of the community,” stated Ingonga.
“Their empowerment bridges traditional values with global opportunities,” he added.
Participants discussed key issues such as rising school drop-out rates, substance abuse, and vulnerability to criminal networks—challenges that disproportionately affect the Maa boychild due to systemic neglect and cultural expectations.
The summit, convened by the Senator Hezena Lemaletian Foundation, it brought together a wide range of stakeholders including community elders, policymakers, educators, legal professionals, and youth advocates to deliberate on the social, legal, and economic barriers facing young men in marginalized regions.
The summit was themed “Understanding the Law and Combating Criminality Among Youth.