In an age where technology is advancing at an unprecedented pace, our ability to distinguish between truth and fiction is being tested like never before. On Friday, August 29, 2025, The Youth Café hosted a timely and critical webinar titled “AI, Deepfakes, and the Future of Information Integrity” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The session, which was moderated by Shirley Jemeli, brought together a diverse group of participants, including tech professionals, fact-checkers, journalists, electoral bodies, civic educators, and youth leaders, along with speakers Kelvin Mwenda from Visionary Nexus Hub and Protus D. Okello, to address this critical challenge.
Beyond The Ballot Box: Upholding Ethical Journalism And Election Integrity in Kenya’s Digital Age
The foundation of any healthy democracy rests on the public’s access to accurate, fair, and unbiased information. As Kenya approaches its next electoral cycle, the media’s role in safeguarding this foundation has never been more critical. On Friday, September 5, 2025, The Youth Café hosted a crucial webinar titled, “Ethical Journalism and Election Integrity,” bringing together journalists, editors, press associations, and civic educators to dissect the challenges and responsibilities facing newsrooms today.
Civil Society Toolkit For The 2025 UNCAC Conference Of The States Parties (CoSP11)
The UNCAC Coalition has released the 2025 Civil Society Toolkit ahead of the 11th Conference of the States Parties (CoSP) to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), scheduled to take place in Doha, Qatar, from 15–19 December 2025.
This toolkit serves as a practical guide for civil society organizations (CSOs) planning to participate in CoSP11, helping them understand procedures, plan activities, and maximize their impact before, during, and after the conference.
Letter To President Cyril Ramaphosa: South Africa’s G20 Presidency Must Deliver Debt Justice
In October 2025, as the global debt and development crisis deepens, civil society and global debt justice organizations have written to His Excellency President Cyril Ramaphosa, President of the Republic of South Africa and current President of the G20, to express grave concern over the worsening debt and development situation facing many countries in the Global South, particularly in Africa.
Global Week Of Action (October 13–18) | Stop The Harm: Cancel The Debt, Reparations, And Just Transition Now!
As the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank hold their annual meetings this October, communities across the Global South continue to bear the weight of an economic system designed to keep them in crisis. From deepening debt to climate disasters, the people who did the least to cause the world’s problems are paying the highest price.
That’s why this Global Week of Action (October 13–18), under the banner Stop the Harm! Cancel the Debt! Reparations and Just Transition Now!, movements across the world are rising to demand an end to an unjust system — one that prioritizes profit over people and the planet.
Building Bridges: The Youth Café & Circles Of Hope Host CSOs Networking Forum In Nairobi & Kajiado
The Youth Café, in partnership with Circles of Hope, convened a dynamic CSOs Networking Forum that brought together organizations from Nairobi, Kajiado, and Uganda, with expectations of Zambia joining. The session, moderated by Esther Nora (The Youth Café) and Hellen Bhoke (Circles of Hope), was designed as a collaborative platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and exploring partnerships.
Voices United Series – Session 3 | The Power Of Story: Messaging That Moves People, Policies, And Peace
On 14 August 2025, The third session of the Voices United Series, titled “The Power of the Story: Messaging that Moves People, Policies, and Peace,” brought together over 25 participants from Kajiado, with WYDE partners joining from Nairobi and Uganda. The session highlighted storytelling’s transformative role in advocacy and peacebuilding, creating an engaging and insightful space for shared learning and dialogue.
Voices United Series - Session 1 | Claiming The Civic Space – Understanding Power, Voice & Participation
The Voices United training session on Reclaiming Civic Space was held virtually via Zoom on 24 July, 2024, bringing together 25 participants, with a majority (59%) aged between 20–30 years and 58% identifying as female, highlighting the strong emphasis on inclusive youth and gender representation, primarily youth leaders and representatives of civil society organizations (CSOs). The session was organized by The Youth Café, and focused on exploring the evolving landscape of civic engagement in Kenya, emphasizing the strategic role of youth and women in promoting democratic governance.
Diplomatic Entrepreneurship Forum | Intersection Of Diplomacy, Innovation, And Global Development
The inaugural Diplomatic Entrepreneurship Forum, held on Friday, September 26, 2025, at Africa Nazarene University (ANU), successfully illuminated the vital intersection of diplomacy, innovation, and global development. Organized by the Hult Prize, ANUMUN in partnership with The Youth Cafe, Yoma, and Adamur, the event gathered students, industry leaders, and policymakers under the theme, "Building Beyond: From Diplomacy to Entrepreneurship." The forum’s consensus was clear: in an increasingly interconnected and complex world, entrepreneurial success demands not just a compelling product but also a keen diplomatic savvy, robust social capital, and the strategic use of decentralised technologies to drive progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Integrity Walkathon 2025: Kenya Steps Forward For Transparency
Corruption remains one of Kenya’s most persistent challenges, draining public resources, weakening institutions, and eroding public trust. From inflated procurement deals to mismanaged public funds, the cost is often borne by Kenyans from all walks of life who are denied access to quality healthcare, education, and other essential services. The frustration is palpable: bribes demanded for services that should be free, leaders escaping accountability, and a culture of impunity that undermines national progress.