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THE FIRST ANNUAL KENYA NATIONAL YOUTH CLIMATE ACTION INNOVATION SUMMIT REPORT

The First Youth Climate Action Innovation Summit highlighted future opportunities on youth leadership in Climate Action, their strategic perspective to climate response and the overall importance of embedding Climate Action agenda into public policy, public investment and community awareness.

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COMMUNICATING THE DEMOGRAPHIC DIVIDEND

The purpose of this project is to work in partnership with government ministries, civil society and other non-government organizations (e.g. multi-laterals, youth, population and development networks) in Kenya, Tanzania, Nigeria and Senegal to co-create a unified narrative, communications and advocacy content that can help increase multi-sectoral action taken to achieve the Demographic Dividend.

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AYSRH IN KENYA: GAPS, PRIORITIES, AND OPPORTUNITIES IN POLICY AND STRATEGY IMPLEMENTATION

In 2021, the Organization of African Youth (OAY) conducted a rapid assessment on the AYSRH policies and strategies in Kenya. This assessment reviewed the implementation of the Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health plus Nutrition (RMNCAH+N) investment framework and associated policies, and their effect on delivery of AYSRH services, information and products at the national level as well as in Nairobi and Kisumu counties. The aim was to establish the priority given to Adolescents and Youth (AY) (age 15-24 years) in the national and county governments’ policies and strategies. Read the full report below:

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TUNZA BORA PROJECT: STRENGTHENING DAY CARE ECOSYSTEM TO ENHANCE EMPLOYMENT OF YOUNG WOMEN ESPECIALLY TEENAGE MOTHERS IN THE INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS OF NAIROBI AND KISUMU

This report marks the beginning of a journey to improve the childcare ecosystem in Kenya. It highlights the different types of childcare services in Kenya and the authentic experiences of childcare entrepreneurs. Kenya has made strides in devolving and funding early childhood education, however, this is only for children above 3 years. Throughout the process of collecting data, analysis and developing this report, OAY recognized the role childcare entrepreneurs play in society and the need to improve this ecosystem.

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Abridged Version of the Kenya Youth Declaration

The National Youth Climate Compact, is a unified call to action by Kenyan youth adopted at the National Youth Climate Innovation Summit (7–8 August 2025). It captures their aspirations, challenges, and solutions in tackling climate change, rooted in principles of climate justice, intergenerational equity, inclusion, and accountability. The declaration highlights six priority areas: youth leadership and governance, climate financing, circular economy and waste management, digital innovation, youth-led advocacy, and climate-resilient livelihoods, while also outlining concrete recommendations for government, counties, the private sector, and development partners. Ultimately, it affirms the youth’s commitment to mobilize communities, hold duty bearers accountable, drive innovation, and co-create a sustainable and inclusive future for Kenya and the world.

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Kenya Youth Declaration, Final Version

The National Youth Climate Compact, is a unified call to action by Kenyan youth adopted at the National Youth Climate Innovation Summit (7–8 August 2025). It captures their aspirations, challenges, and solutions in tackling climate change, rooted in principles of climate justice, intergenerational equity, inclusion, and accountability. The declaration highlights six priority areas: youth leadership and governance, climate financing, circular economy and waste management, digital innovation, youth-led advocacy, and climate-resilient livelihoods, while also outlining concrete recommendations for government, counties, the private sector, and development partners. Ultimately, it affirms the youth’s commitment to mobilize communities, hold duty bearers accountable, drive innovation, and co-create a sustainable and inclusive future for Kenya and the world.

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