The Youth Café participated in a consultative meeting with representatives from the County Assemblies Forum (CAF) at the Forum's offices as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen youth participation in governance ahead of Kenya's forthcoming 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.
AFCON Youth Inclusion Initiative: The Youth Café Explores Partnership Discussion With Pamoja Local Organizing Committee
The Youth Café representatives held a productive introductory meeting with Mr. Nicholas Musonye, Chairman of the Pamoja Local Organizing Committee, to explore a formal partnership framework ahead of the upcoming Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The meeting was held in a spirit of shared commitment to leveraging the continental tournament as a platform for broader social impact. Mr. Musonye warmly received our proposal and expressed strong alignment with the vision of using AFCON not only as a sporting spectacle but as a transformative event for African youth.
Local Democracy That Delivers: Africa’s Youth Voices At ALDA General Assembly & Festival 2026
The ALDA General Assembly and Festival of Democracy 2026, hosted at the Malta International Contemporary Arts Space (MICAS), convened hundreds of representatives from local authorities, civil society organizations, youth networks, and democratic practitioners under the theme Local Democracy that Delivers. Co‑organized with the Local Councils’ Association Malta, the Festival provided a vibrant platform for dialogue, collaboration, and innovation.
Empowering Youth Leadership: Africa-Europe Youth Academy Partnership Launch
On 8 May 2026, The Youth Café hosted the official signing ceremony of the Africa-Europe Youth Academy (AEYA) partnership at its offices in Kitisuru Gardens, Nairobi. Implemented by Expertise France under the auspices of the European Union, the initiative will provide strategic funding and capacity-building support to youth-led organisations across 11 Central, East and Southern Africa