The media plays a key role in the fight against corruption and in preserving the country’s assets, The Youth Cafe, has observed during Kenya Editor’s Guild Consultative Forum at Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi dubbed Turning the Tide: From Stolen Assets to Public Good.
TYC Statement On Human Rights Concerns During The Saba Saba Anniversary Demonstrations
The Youth Cafe noted that significant police barricades were erected on major roads and entry points, severely disrupting the movement of people, particularly in Nairobi. Additional blockades were reported in Kiambu, Meru, Kisii, Nyeri, Nakuru and Embu. Many citizens were unable to report to work, despite the directive issued yesterday by the Cabinet Secretary for Public Service, Geoffrey Ruku, requiring all Government employees to report to work without fail.
TYC Update On The Saba Saba Demonstrations
The Youth Cafe observes that the death toll has now risen to thirty-eight (38) people as of 1800hrs today. At least one hundred and thirty (130) people are still nursing injuries at home and in various health facilities across the country. The Youth Cafe has been assisting the families of the deceased in conducting postmortems in collaboration with the Independent Policing and Oversight Authority (IPOA), the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), The Independent Medico-Legal Unit (IMLU) and other partners in the Civil Society.
President Ruto Signs Conflict of Interest Bill Into Law
In a landmark move to strengthen the country’s anti-corruption framework, President William Ruto has signed the long-awaited Conflict of Interest Bill into law at State House, Nairobi. The new legislation is expected to significantly curb the abuse of power and misuse of public resources by public officers.
Call to Uphold Human Rights And Adherence To The Rule of Law during the 25th June 2025 Planned Demonstrations
The African Youth Cafe calls on the police and other security agencies to conduct themselves impartially, professionally and observe the Constitutional Standards and Principles of Human Rights as required of them by Article 244 of the Constitution. The police must isolate the criminal elements who may infiltrate peaceful demonstrations. The use of force by security officers should be a last resort and must be necessary and proportionate.
TYC Calls For Action On African Anti-Corruption Day 2025 | Haki Kwa Wote
The Youth Cafe (TYC) joins other national, regional, and international bodies in commemorating the African Anti-Corruption Day. This is a day set aside by the African Union to commemorate the adoption of the AU Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption, in which Kenya is a signatory. The Youth Cafe resonates with this year’s theme, which is “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption.” from the premise that human rights are the fundamental standards of dignity to which every individual is entitled.
Preparatory Youth Conference For The 2nd UN Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4)
The Youth Cafe Impact Model | Co-creating Solutions With The Youth
Our impact model enables us to harness the strengths of the public and private sectors, and tap into the drive and ingenuity of young people for addressing problems that are too big for any one sector to solve on its own. This approach creates public-private-youth consortiums, bringing together partners with diverse capabilities, assets, and reach, all working towards a common goal: to achieve meaningful impact and transform outcomes for young people.
Climate Change, Pollution and Health | The Second GMWHO World Health Assembly
The Second GMWHO World Health Assembly, Deeply conscious that the effects of climate change are causing the most vulnerable groups and marginalized populations to suffer, jeopardizing the future of the world’s development and the lack of effective and inclusive health systems which urges governments to collaborate to navigate the complexities of issues that arise from the climate crisis.
Regional Youth Anti-Corruption Academy Program | New Alternative In Fighting Corruption
The Youth Cafe’s Anti-Corruption Academy is designed to provide educational services, to promote research, and to foster the practical implementation of Collective Youth Action initiatives. Through its flagship programme, the Youth Anti-Corruption Collective Action Certificate (YACCA), the Centre promotes the practical implementation of Collective Youth Action based on a tailored methodology and close guidance. The YACCA certificate is open for applicants to start activities in April 2025.