Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in its youth policy journey. With the Youth Bill 2024 under review, the rollout of the Kenya National AI Strategy 2025–2030, and new legislation such as the Persons with Disability Act 2025, the country is navigating a complex landscape of reforms. At the same time, frameworks like the National Cohesion and Integration Act, the National Policy on Peace‑building and Conflict Management, and the Truth, Justice and Reconciliation Act continue to shape how Kenya manages political tolerance, reconciliation, and peace.
SAFE‑MIT Kenya | Scaling Youth‑Led Migration Education And Awareness
Migration is one of the most pressing issues shaping Africa’s future. For young people, decisions about whether to migrate are influenced by social expectations, economic pressures, and personal aspirations. Too often, these decisions are made without reliable information, leaving youth vulnerable to irregular migration, smuggling, and trafficking. The SAFE‑MIT project—A Shared Foundation to Protect Against Risks of Irregular Migration and Trafficking—was designed to respond to this challenge
Moving Together For Transparency | The Youth Café And the Journey Of Integrity In The Digital Age
Integrity is the invisible thread that holds societies together. Without it, governance falters, trust erodes, and development stalls. In Kenya, as in many parts of the world, corruption remains a stubborn obstacle to democratic governance, equitable service delivery, and sustainable development. Yet amid these challenges, movements of hope and resilience continue to emerge. One such initiative is Move for Integrity 2026, convened by Transparency International Kenya, which seeks to transform civic participation into a national platform for transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership.
The Youth Café And The Reskilling Revolution Africa | Empowering A Generation For The Digital And Green Economy
In an era defined by rapid technological change and the urgent need for climate action, Africa’s youth stand at the crossroads of opportunity and challenge. With over 200 million young people, the continent boasts the largest youth population in the world. Yet, unemployment rates remain stubbornly high, particularly among young women, and the mismatch between skills and labor market demands continues to widen. Against this backdrop, the Reskilling Revolution Africa (RRA) initiative—launched by the African Union (AU) and the International Association for Volunteer Effort (IAVE) in partnership with IBM SkillsBuild—has emerged as a transformative model.
The Youth Café Engages County Assemblies Forum On Strengthening Youth Participation Ahead Of The General Elections
The Youth Climate Action Network's Youth Voices Report
Across Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, France, Spain, and Belgium, 31 young people and youth workers came together for the YCAN Kick-off Meeting and Youth Participatory Activity (2–6 February 2026) for capacity-building workshops, a collaboration platform, and a youth consultation forum. What they shared paints a clear picture: young people are not short on urgency, ideas, or willingness to act. What's missing are the systems to back them up.
Driving Digital Transformation And Process Automation For Nonprofit Organizations
The Youth Café participated in the Driving Impact through Digital Transformation and AI workshop held at the Microsoft Kenya offices. Convened by Sibasi in collaboration with Microsoft, the workshop brought together nonprofit leaders, development practitioners, and technology experts to explore how digital transformation can strengthen organizational effectiveness, governance, and service delivery.
Africa–Europe Youth Academy Opens Call For Projects To Empower Youth-Led Organizations
The Africa–Europe Youth Academy (AEYA), one of the flagship initiatives under the European Union's Youth Action Plan (YAP) and part of the Global Gateway Africa–Europe Investment Package through the Youth Mobility for Africa Flagship, has officially launched its Call for Projects, presenting an exciting opportunity for youth-led and youth-focused organizations across Sub-Saharan Africa.
Testing What Works: Young People Help Shape Safe Migration Messaging Through SAFE-MIT Offline Testing Exercise
On 23 June 2026, young people from across Nairobi came together for a half-day offline testing session under the Safe Migration Information and Training (SAFE-MIT) Project. The engagement marked a significant milestone as the project approaches its conclusion, providing an opportunity to gather direct feedback from young people on the effectiveness of migration-related messaging shared through social media platforms.
Youth Green Manifesto Launch Forum: Empowering Young People To Lead Kenya’s Climate Future
On a spirit-filled afternoon, the Youth Cafe Organization, proudly convened a landmark gathering hosted by WeWorld and consortium members, dedicated to the launch of the Youth Green Manifesto, a bold, forward-thinking framework designed to place young people at the very center of Kenya’s climate action agenda. The forum brought together a diverse and energized group of youth leaders, policymakers, county government representatives, civil society organizations, and development partners, all united by a shared conviction: that the energy, creativity, and sheer numerical strength of Kenya’s youth are not a challenge to be managed, but a powerful force to be harnessed.