Youth Convening Calls for Greater Role in Shaping Kenya’s Governance, Economy and Digital Future
By Bruno Aero News Desk Young people have called for greater and sustained participation in Kenya’s governance, economic development and decision-making processes, saying they must move beyond being mobilised during elections to becoming active participants in shaping the country’s future. The call was made during the 4th National Youth Convening, held from September 21 to 25, 2026, at Ufungamano House in Nairobi under the theme Claiming Spaces and Shaping Kenya. In a communiqué issued at the end of the five-day meeting, the youth said Kenya requires governance that is inclusive, accountable, transparent, responsive and centred on citizens. They said young people should have meaningful opportunities to participate in policy development, public participation, leadership, oversight and other decision-making processes from the grassroots to the national level. “Our participation must go beyond being mobilized during elections or being called upon to vote. We want to participat...
