United Nations Development Programme — UN agency partnering with Kenya on youth employment, election support, and development programmes.
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… A 2026 Youth, Peace and Security report by the United Nations Development Programme notes that Gen Z is “coming of age in a hyper-connected world where digital platforms shape identity, discourse, and activism.” That reality is fundamentally reshaping how democracy is defended. …
Gen Z as Democracy Defenders: The Digital Generation Recasting Electoral IntegrityKenya has launched a skills development and livelihood programme targeting 450 vulnerable youth and women in Nairobi, Kilifi, Kisumu, Isiolo and Samburu counties, aimed at addressing socioeconomic drivers of violent extremism and strengthening community resilience.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has launched a skills development and livelihood programme targeting 450 vulnerable youth and women in Nairobi, Kilifi, Kisumu, Isiolo and Samburu counties, aimed at addressing socioeconomic drivers of violent extremism and strengthening community resilience.
19 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The Interior Principal Secretary has assured the Linda Mwananchi movement of adequate security during its planned Homa Bay tour, stating that politicians have a democratic right to visit any part of the country as long as they observe the law. The assurance comes amid concerns by Linda Mwananchi leaders over alleged intimidation from ODM rivals in Homa Bay.
13 August 2026 · The Standard →
Five artisanal miners were buried alive after a tunnel collapse at Kilimapesa Gold Mine in Lolgorian, Trans Mara sub-county, Narok County. Despite years of gold extraction in the area, residents survive hand-to-mouth, using mercury-exposed methods to separate gold from stones and mud sold to foreign companies and brokers.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →
President William Ruto has launched the Next Generation of Kenya Youth Employment Programme, which will empower more than 100,000 young Kenyans over three years through private sector internships and training in entrepreneurship, financial literacy, life skills, and workplace readiness, in partnership with UNDP and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance.
24 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
President William Ruto launched the Next Generation Youth Employment Programme, which will place 30,000 young Kenyans in private-sector internships and skills training, with plans to expand to 100,000 participants. The initiative aims to bridge the gap between education and employment by equipping graduates with practical workplace skills and experience.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) have signed a Ksh.1.7 billion Electoral Support Programme to strengthen Kenya's preparedness for the 2027 General Election, funding voter registration, civic education, staff training, and outreach to women, youth and underserved communities.
23 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A UNDP assessment warns that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo could push nearly one million more people into extreme poverty, eliminate thousands of jobs, and reverse development gains unless countries respond with comprehensive measures beyond virus containment.
1 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya will commemorate World Environment Day in Ol Kalou, Nyandarua County, focusing on protection of the Aberdare ecosystem, a critical water tower sustaining millions of livelihoods and essential to the country's food security, water supply, and climate resilience.
4 June 2026 · Capital News →
The government has pledged to accelerate implementation of disability inclusion laws and policies to guarantee dignity, equality, and economic empowerment for persons with disabilities. The Principal Secretary for Social Protection said Kenya has made progress in strengthening legal protections but emphasized that real transformation depends on effective implementation.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that investing in livelihoods, governance, infrastructure, and jobs for young Somalis is essential to building stability beyond humanitarian aid, citing the example of young people like Fartun learning technical skills in mobile phone repair and renewable energy sectors.
9 May 2026 · The Standard →
Generation Z across Kenya and Africa are stepping forward as active defenders of democracy, leveraging digital fluency and social media to build accountability systems through activism, fact-checking, and crowdsourced reporting. Rather than relying solely on institutions, young people are blending online vigilance with real-world mobilisation to protect elections amid rising misinformation and declining institutional trust.
30 April 2026 · Capital News →