Civic Voice @CivicVoiceInt

Over 75% of Kenya’s population is made up of young people. We are not passive spectators; we are the primary builders of this nation.  Under this year’s theme, "Different Contexts, Common Aspirations," we recognize that whether in informal urban settlements, rural farming communities, or digital spaces, Kenyan youth share a unified demand: transparent leadership, equitable resource distribution, and constitutional governance. At TISA, young people are at the heart of our core mission- driving citizen-led accountability and turning the 2010 Constitution of Kenya into a lived reality for every community.Democratic strength happen when youth actively shape policies, track public funds, and hold duty-bearers to account. Today and every day, we stand with young civic leaders building an open, fair, and accountable Kenya. 🇰🇪

Through such engagements, Civic Voice continues to invest in safer, stronger and more resilient youth and civic actors who can participate meaningfully in governance and defend civic space.

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Participants also reflected on the human cost of activism.Conversations on stress,emotional wellbeing & burnout underscored the importance of ensuring that those working to advance rights & accountability are supported not only in their work, but also in their personal resilience

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Civic Voice in collaboration with @DefendersKE recently brought together young leaders and human rights defenders in Kisumu for a capacity-building engagement focused on navigating the realities of an increasingly challenging civic environment.

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With the MoU signed and the Kenya Youth Civic Engagement Consortium now formally established, stakeholders expressed optimism about its potential to become a unified platform for youth-centered governance and civic engagement.

The Youth Congress submitted a memorandum to the Nairobi City County Assembly regarding the Nairobi City County Youth Empowerment and Service Bill 2026 @youthcongresske

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At a time when meaningful youth participation is vital to democracy, the Kenya Youth Civic Engagement Consortium is creating lasting opportunities for young people to lead, engage, and shape public policy and decision-making.

The Kenya Youth Civic Engagement Consortium seeks to address longstanding barriers that limit young people’s participation in governance and decision-making.

As implementation begins, KYCEC will serve as a collaborative platform to amplify young people’s voices, promote accountability,& expand inclusive opportunities for youth to meaningfully shape Kenya’s democratic future.

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The consortium brings together diverse partners committed to strengthening youth participation in governance, democracy, and electoral processes through joint advocacy, civic education, research, and policy engagement.

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Civil society organizations and grassroots actors have officially launched the Kenya Youth Civic Engagement Consortium (KYCEC) following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

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Movement building took center stage in Kisumu as Civic Voice brought together young leaders for a training on civic participation & collective action. Participants explored how movements emerge, how they differ from protests, & how communities build power to influence governance

As civic space faces growing pressure, the engagement reinforced the need for a holistic approach that integrates physical safety, digital security, and psychosocial support to better protect those defending human rights.

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It also highlighted the often-overlooked impact of this work on defenders’ wellbeing, emphasizing mental health, stress management, and burnout prevention as critical to sustaining activism.

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Human rights defenders and youth leaders in Mombasa recently participated in a training organized by Civic Voice in collaboration with the Defenders Coalition, focused on strengthening safety and resilience in increasingly high-risk civic spaces.

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Video Highlights: Civic Voice and partners finalized the framework and MoU for a new consortium advancing youth participation in governance, democracy, and electoral processes. READ: civic-voice.org/civic-particip…

As the consortium takes shape, it represents a significant step toward building stronger partnerships and a more inclusive civic space where young people can meaningfully influence policies and decisions that affect their lives.

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The discussions also reaffirmed a shared commitment to ensuring that young people are not merely participants in governance processes, but active leaders shaping the future of their communities and country.

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Civic Voice brought together civil society organizations and grassroots actors for a final convening to solidify the framework and Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for a new consortium dedicated to advancing youth participation in governance, democracy, and electoral processes.

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