The government has formally announced the commencement of preparations for the long-overdue National Youth Council (NYC) elections, marking the first time the polls will be held since 2012.
The announcement signals a renewed effort by the Kenya Kwanza administration to entrench democratic participation of the youth and uphold inclusive representation through transparent governance.
Speaking during a press briefing at the State Department for Youth Affairs and Communities in Nairobi, Principal Secretary Fikirini Jacobs confirmed that the Ministry had received official communication from the Cabinet Secretary authorizing the electoral process. "We have now received formal communication from the Cabinet Secretary, granting authority to conduct the NYC elections.
This gives us the go-ahead to begin structured, inclusive, and transparent preparations," said Mr.
