By Special Correspondent
Walter Okelo Mentorship Program orchestrated a groundbreaking Valentine Edition of Party in the Park at Governor’s Park in Siaya, drawing huge numbers of young people under the electrifying theme of Love, Leadership and Unity. This was not a typical romantic celebration. It was a powerhouse platform for edifying self love, community affection, talent appreciation and civic responsibility, where issuance of National IDs and voter registration marked resounding success. As Walter Okelo himself shared, Big thank you to all the young people who turned up in huge numbers for the Valentine Edition of the Party in the Park, hosted by the Walter Okelo Mentorship Program at the Governor’s Park, Siaya. Under the theme of Love, Leadership and Unity, the occasion provided a platform for edification of self love, love for community, talent appreciation as well as civic responsibility. Issuance of National IDs and Voters registration was a success. Forward Together. #SiayaEnWan. In the heart of Siaya County, as the sun dipped low on February 14, 2026, hundreds flooded the park, their energy transforming Valentine’s Day from fleeting romance into an enduring clarion call for empowerment. Hosted masterfully by the Walter Okelo Mentorship Program, the event delivered 104 National ID registrations, vital gateways to formal employment, scholarships and banking, 30 new voter enrollments empowering voices in elections, and 1,600 youth directly engaging with Kuza Africa’s Shujaaz Art and Comic Book series. These vibrant comics, illustrated with bold colors and Luo infused narratives, tackle gritty real life challenges head on, including mental health battles such as anxiety and depression through stories of resilient teens overcoming stigma, sexual and reproductive health education through candid tales of informed choices amid peer pressure, sports journeys of underdogs rising through sheer grit, and talent discovery arcs that mirror hidden artists breaking free. It proved that one visionary program can ignite national change, with Okelo, the dynamic 2027 Siaya senatorial aspirant, steering toward a united, leader packed future.
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