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Originally published by Capital Newstop
July 15, 2026
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Nairobi Youth Back Proposed County Youth Council to Strengthen Leadership and Economic Empowerment
Participants said the legislation comes at a crucial time when many young people continue to grapple with unemployment, limited economic opportunities and inadequate representation in decision-making spaces...
✨ Key Highlights
Youth in Nairobi have voiced strong support for a proposed law establishing a County Youth Council, aimed at fostering leadership and economic empowerment.
- The Nairobi City County Youth Empowerment and Service Bill, 2026 seeks to create a structured platform for youth engagement and representation in county governance.
- Key proponents include Karura Ward MCA Thuo Fiunifiu and the Nairobi City County Assembly.
- The council would promote youth participation in governance, entrepreneurship, innovation, and volunteerism, with equitable representation from all 85 wards.
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