In partnership with UNCTAD and Rethinking Economics International, this initiative empowers young people to reshape how we define progress. It opens space for youth to share bold ideas about moving beyond GDP, contribute directly to global policy conversations, and break the “intergenerational glass ceiling” in economic thinking.
The Youth Cafe At Devolution Conference | The Youth Pavilion
For a long time, the Devolution Conference has been perceived as a forum dominated by the ‘big wigs.’ This year, however, things felt different. The Youth Cafe (TYC) introduced something fresh, the Youth Pavilion, a designated space that gave young people their own platform at one of Kenya’s biggest national forums. It was more than just a physical space; it was a hub of energy, conversations, and opportunities.
TYC At The Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) | Accelerating Global Climate Solutions | Financing For Africa's Resilient And Green Development
The ACS will bring together leaders from Africa and beyond: Heads of State and Government, development partners, intergovernmental organizations, private sector, academia, Indigenous Peoples, civil society organizations, women, and youth.
This diverse gathering aims to design and catalyze African-led solutions for climate change and deliberate on how to leverage both domestic and international climate financing, rooted in African priorities and local innovation, to accelerate implementation of existing commitments.
TYC Joins In 2025 African Anti-Corruption Day Commemoration At The Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
The Youth Cafe (TYC), in partnership with the Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum (KLIF), today led the national commemoration of the 9th Edition of the African Anti-Corruption Day at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC). The event brought together stakeholders from across the public, private, and civil society sectors to raise awareness on the fight against corruption under the theme: “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption.”
TYC In Stakeholder Dialogue On Financial Investigations In Addis Ababba
The five-day workshop was a joint initiative of the Eastern Africa Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (EAACA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC). It was organized as a continuous effort to enhance the capacity of relevant government officers to combat corruption, money laundering, and ensure the recovery of stolen assets.
Upcoming Webinar: Post-Sevilla Virtual Connect — A Youth-Led Stocktake on Financing for Development
Cyber Rights Campus Connect: Empowering Kenya’s Digital Generation — Next Stop, Daystar University
After an insightful and impactful session at USIU, the Cyber Rights Campus Connect heads to Daystar University today. As Kenya’s youth increasingly live and lead online, this initiative continues to equip students with the legal awareness and digital safety skills they need to thrive — and to influence real change. Join us as we unpack online abuse, cyberbullying, and the future of Kenya’s cyber laws through bold, youth-led dialogue.
Second United Nations Food Systems Summit Stocktake (UNFSS+4)
To foster continued political commitment and accountability, the UN Secretary-General committed to convening a global stocktaking every two years. The first of these – UNFSS+2 in 2023 – affirmed that food systems remain a top global priority and culminated in a Call to Action for Accelerated Food Systems Transformation, which urged governments and stakeholders to deepen their efforts and committed the UN system to supporting country-led transformation.
KAMPALA CAADP DECLARATION ON BUILDING RESILIENT AND SUSTAINABLE AGRIFOOD SYSTEMS IN AFRICA
We, the Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), meeting at an Extraordinary Summit in Kampala, Uganda, from 9 to 11 January 2025, reaffirm our commitment to the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP). We recognize the urgent need to renew our efforts to advance the development of resilient, inclusive, and sustainable agrifood systems in Africa.
The African Union adopts ten-year strategy And Action Plan To Transform Africa's Agri-food Systems And Ensure Food Security
In the Kampala declaration, the 55 AU member states set forth six commitments that should transform and strengthen the agri-food system on the continent. The African Union heads of state and government noted that Africa’s population is projected to reach 2.5 billion people by 2050, while the global population is expected to reach 9.8 billion people. They appreciated the challenges this will pose for food demand, and therefore the need for significant increases in agricultural production, productivity, food processing, and trade. In this regard, they committed to intensify sustainable food production, agro-industrialization, and trade