The County’s commitment to empowering youths in the country, points to the government manifesto. The National Youth Council was placed under the Ministry of Devolution and Planning in the Government structure unveiled.

The need to invest in capacity building and expansion of skill sets so that program participants are strong, result-oriented leaders is clear. Statistics show that nearly 1 in 3 Africans are between the ages of 10 and 24, and approximately 60% of Africa’s total population is below the age of 35. Who will empower and lead these young Africans? Who will shape the future of business and entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and public management in Africa?

WHAT WE DO

  1. Impart youth with career success skills, simultaneously address the needs of employers, thereby strengthening the supply and demand sides of the employment market. the knowledge, skill and competence for increased proficiency and preparedness necessary to succeed in either wage or self-employment
  2. Harness the role of sport as a development tool, supported by strengthened governance, sport integrity and the protection of human rights in sport, entrepreneurship, towards more inclusive and sustainable development.
  3. Inspire future leaders to advance social change through leadership and  outreach programs  for a diverse audience comprising of students, youth organizations, development and business professionals, academicians and government officials
  4. Harvest the wealth of cultural heritage, folklore through trans generational knowledge transfer initiatives. As well as bridging generational gaps and combating social isolation it is envisaged that a library of the resultant material can be digitized and stored online which can then act as a national resource and be seen as an ongoing legacy benefit
  5. Build the capacity of youth to track and monitor government’s planning and budgeting process in a bid to enhance transparency and accountability
  6. Enhance the ability of the young Members of Parliament and County Assemblies to represent the needs and demands of their constituents especially the youths
  7. Sustained advocacy towards formulation and implementation of youth responsive policies by National and County Government.

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