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Implemented in Kenya by The Youth Café (TYC) in partnership with Seefar Foundation and funded by the European Union through the International Centre for Migration Policy Development (ICMPD), the project has followed a structured, end-to-end approach—from research and approvals to real classroom engagement.

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Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) have played a pivotal role in the Eastern Africa Anti-Corruption Platform since its inception in February 2017 at the  regional convening on fast-racking the implementation of the UNCAC, organised in collaboration with the Eastern Africa Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (EAAACA). CSOs remain steadfast in their commitment to supporting the fast-tracking of the UNCAC in the region.

Workshop On Fast-Tracking The Implementation Of The United Nations Convention Against Corruption, Nairobi, Kenya 13-17 February 2017 | East African Association Of Anti-Corruption Authorities

High-level government representatives from Burundi, Djibouti, Ethiopia, Kenya, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda, together with civil society representatives and development partners, met in Nairobi, Kenya from 13 to 17 February 2017 to build and foster partnerships and create a Regional Platform to Fast-track the Implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in support of the achievement of Sustainable Development Goal 16 in Eastern Africa. This platform builds on the momentum generated by the UK Anti-Corruption Summit that took place in London on 12 May 2016. The workshop focused on four thematic areas, which were identified on the basis of an analysis of recommendations from the first cycle UNCAC reviews and ongoing technical assistance requests emanating from the region

Digital Media Literacy And Youth Civic Reasoning In Kenya

Project Funder: UNESCO – Global Youth Grant Scheme
Implementing Organization: The Youth Café
Project Duration: April – December 2025
Project Lead: Shirley Jemeli 


About the Project

The Digital Media Literacy and Youth Civic Reasoning in Kenya project was designed to strengthen young people’s capacity to critically engage with digital information, respond to misinformation and disinformation, and participate responsibly in civic and democratic processes.

Implemented between April and December 2025, the project responded to growing digital threats such as online misinformation, disinformation, AI-generated deepfakes, cyber harassment, and declining public trust in media, particularly during election periods. Through a mix of in-person engagements, digital campaigns, multimedia content, and policy-oriented dialogue, the project supported youth, journalists, civic actors, and communities to become more informed, resilient, and responsible digital citizens.


Objectives

The project sought to achieve the following objectives:

  • Strengthen media and information literacy skills among youth and key civic actors

  • Enhance youth civic reasoning and responsible participation in democratic processes

  • Improve understanding of digital rights, online safety, and relevant legal frameworks

  • Counter misinformation, disinformation, and emerging digital threats such as AI-generated deepfakes

  • Promote ethical journalism and responsible information sharing, particularly during election periods

  • Generate youth-informed insights and recommendations to support policy dialogue on digital rights and online safety

Highlights and Deliverables

Key highlights and deliverables of the project included:

  • Project Fact Sheet: Development and publication of a comprehensive fact sheet outlining the project’s objectives, approaches, and expected outcomes, accessed by over 1,000 users.

  • Podcasts: Two campus-based live podcast dialogues titled 'CybeRights Campus Connect' were held at USIU–Africa and Daystar University, with a cumulative 71 in-person participants, alongside a prerecorded podcast episode titled 'Democracy, Digital Truths & the Kenya We Want,' reaching 700+ online viewers.

  • Webinars on Digital Threats: Three online webinars focusing on AI and deepfakes, ethical journalism, and digital safety during elections, engaging journalists, activists, tech professionals, and youth leaders, reaching 1,500+ direct and indirect beneficiaries.

  • Media Literacy Series: Production and release of short media literacy videos addressing misinformation, disinformation, malinformation, and verification during politically charged times, accessed by 1,200+ users.

  • Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign: A digital awareness campaign conducted during Cybersecurity Awareness Month, featuring translated posters in English and Swahili and reaching over 3,000 online users.

  • Radio Engagement: A radio discussion hosted in partnership with Pawa Radio on the role of media and information literacy in defending democracy in the digital age.

  • Kenya–Ukraine Disinformation Workshop: A physical workshop bringing together Kenyan and Ukrainian civil society actors to exchange experiences and best practices in combating disinformation, with 20  in-person participants.

  • Policy Brief: Development and submission of a youth-informed policy brief to the Kenyan Parliament, advocating for improved digital rights protections and online safety measures.


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We recall the 6th EU-AU Summit held in Brussels on 17-18 February 2022, as well as the 3 rd EU-AU Ministerial Meeting, held in Brussels on 21 May 2025.

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African Union Civil Society and Youth Forum | African Union European Union Summit

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