A high-level dialogue in Nairobi highlighted critical barriers limiting youth and young women's influence in leadership and governance, stressing the need for stronger implementation of existing laws.

• Participants agreed on the necessity of increased mentorship, civic education, financial empowerment, and the deliberate inclusion of young women in decision-making processes.
• Key conveners included Club de Madrid, Nuru Trust Network, and the SDGs Kenya Forum.
• Former Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi urged institutions to move beyond symbolic commitments and actively create opportunities for young leaders.