The Government of Kenya has officially announced the preparations for the National Youth Council (NYC) elections, the first since 2012, aiming to enhance youth participation in governance.

• The NYC elections will elect eight council members and up to 31 substitute members.
• Fikirini Jacobs, Principal Secretary, emphasized the importance of these elections for empowering youth and ensuring their voices are heard.
• The elections will take place in four phases, starting with nominations from at least 50 registered youth voters in each ward across 1,450 wards.