Staff Writer
Parliament has adopted a motion introduced by Mkoba South MP John Kuka, which calls on the government to scale up youth representation in key state institutions.
In his written submission, the youthful legislator urged the Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs to enact legislation giving legal effect to the motion.
Key recommendations from the motion:
Create a provision for a 30% youth quota in Provincial Councils and Local Authorities.
Compel the appointment of at least one youth to every Public Service Board.
Enhance the existing women’s quota framework by requiring that at least one in every three nominees under the quota be a youth aged 21–35.
The motion noted that young people constitute about 67.7% of Zimbabwe’s population and play a critical role in national development, yet remain underrepresented in decision-making bodies across government, private enterprises, and public boards.
MP Kuka: “A win for the youth of our country”
In an interview, Hon. Kuka expressed satisfaction that Parliament had embraced his proposal.
“I am pleased to share that the Youth Quota Motion I moved in Parliament was debated and adopted by Hon. Members.
“I want to thank everyone who contributed to this process – your support and input made this possible,” he said.
“This is a win for the youth of our country. As we always say, the youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow, they are the leaders of today.
Let us continue to encourage young people to step forward, take up space, and be part of decision-making at every level.”
Hon. Kuka has maintained a track record of speaking to power on issues of national importance. Earlier this year, he urged the government to urgently rehabilitate the Gweru-Matobo Road, citing its strategic importance for economic connectivity in the Midlands province and beyond.
The road serves as a key transport route linking agricultural and mining areas to urban centres. During a parliamentary question-and-answer session, Kuka noted that minerals and farm produce are transported along the road, yet it continues to deteriorate.
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