According to Ouko, President Ruto has maintained a busy schedule that focuses on direct interaction with Kenyans from different regions.
He claimed that the President meets more than 10,000 people up to four times every week.
Ouko said such engagements allow leaders to understand the real problems affecting citizens and build trust with voters long before campaigns officially begin.
Ouko stressed that leadership should not be limited to press conferences or closed-door meetings.
He argued that leaders who want to win public support must step out of their offices and engage with ordinary citizens.
He said many young people feel motivated when they see national leaders visiting markets, schools, and local communities to listen to their concerns.
In his remarks, Ouko appeared to criticize other presidential hopefuls whom he accused of focusing more on meetings in hotels and conference rooms rather than interacting with wananchi.
He said some leaders spend too much time discussing political strategies among themselves instead of meeting voters directly.
According to him, this approach creates a gap between leaders and the people they want to represent.
He explained that the youth form a large percentage of Kenya’s voting population and play a major role in shaping election outcomes.
Ouko encouraged political leaders to invest time in engaging young people, listening to their ideas, and involving them in national discussions.
He said young people are interested in issues such as employment, education, and business opportunities, and they expect leaders to address these matters through meaningful engagement.
Ouko further noted that consistent interaction with citizens helps leaders understand the daily struggles faced by ordinary Kenyans.
He said when leaders meet people regularly, they gain firsthand knowledge about challenges such as unemployment, cost of living, and access to education.
He added that this information helps leaders make better decisions and policies that reflect the needs of the population.
The youth coordinator also called on young leaders to learn from leaders who maintain strong grassroots connections.
He encouraged them to develop leadership skills that focus on service, listening, and community involvement rather than relying only on political slogans.