Africa’s Innovation Future: AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2025 Comes To Nairobi

The stage is set for one of Africa’s most influential innovation events, the AfriLabs Annual Gathering 2025, taking place from October 13–15, 2025 at the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), Gigiri.

Now in its 10th edition, the AfriLabs Annual Gathering (AAG2025) brings together over 1,000 innovators, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem builders from across the continent and beyond. The event’s theme, “Africa’s Innovation Future: Policy, Partnerships, Progress,” captures a bold vision for a connected, sustainable, and inclusive innovation ecosystem across Africa.

Fortifying The Frontier: Digital Safety And Resilience For Kenya’s Electoral Actors

As political narratives increasingly unfold in the digital sphere, the security of individuals, information, and democratic processes themselves hinges on robust cyber defenses. Recognizing this critical challenge, The Youth Café hosted a crucial webinar on Friday, September 12, 2025, titled “Digital Safety During Elections.”

Navigating the New Information Frontier: Safeguarding Elections And Information Integrity In The Age Of AI And Deepfakes

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.