As the world embraces digital platform and social media taking the centre stage of every communication everyone is fighting to own a gadget that will enable them access internet to keep them informed on what goes around them.
Social media has attracted both the old and young generation that can be spotted 24/7 surfing either on whatsapp, instagram, Facebook, linkedIn amongst others.
Some of the social media platforms have had a positive impact to the community by participating in various activities.
An example of such is the Kanduyi constituency whatsapp group under the able leadership of (admin) Mr. Edduh Wamalwa Simiyu formed one year ago with a capacity of 208 members.
As it looks forward to celebrating its first year since its formation its one group that can be emulated and positively preached about following the events that it has lined up to benefit the community.
Speaking to West Media the group admin said the group has laid down two activities on the twenty fifth and sixth day of this month.
On the twenty fifth day the group will take its services to Ekitale while on the twenty sixth they will be at the KMTC Grounds in Bungoma to benefit the residents and anyone who will be willing to be served, some of the activities will involve anti-jigger campaign where those affected will be treated for free by the members and the red cross team.
They will also have a free eye and dental clinic for those with eye and teeth problems.
Voter registration will also be conducted an important exercise for those who missed out and anyone willing will be registered to vote anywhere in the country after requesting the concerned office.
Street children will have something to smile about at after the group having special arrangements to host and treat them to fun. The children will benefit from food, clothing, amongst other items from the group members.
Mr. Simiyu said as an admin he has also organized a come, meet bash where all members will assemble together have fun interact and get to know each other.
Mr. Simiyu when asked what binds him with the members he cited the good relationship he has bred amongst them and the group’s free platform to air out their views and what affects them as members.
Apart from the organized activities to mark its first anniversary he says as a group admin he has always conducted crossfire between the members and their leaders on a related topic where members air out their views ask questions and present problems affecting them.
He says members have greatly benefited from each other, those with employment opportunities have always presented to the members to curb the increasing unemployment menace amongst the youth.
He says he has great hope that the group will positively change the people’s lives as they look forward to vision 2030.