Kenya National Population and Development 2025 Conference, which brings together researchers, policymakers, scholars, private sector leaders, and development partners kicked off at the University of Nairobi on Tuesday.
The conference's main objective is to discuss the critical role of population dynamics in shaping Kenya's future.
The University of Nairobi (UON) in partnership with the Population Studies and Research Institute (PSRI) and the National Council for Population and Development (NCPD) is working to provide accurate data and research to guide national policies at the event themed 'Navigating the Future: Population Dynamics and Sustainable Development in Kenya,' which is set to run from March 11 to 13, 2025.
The first day of the conference included plenary panel discussions on human capital development (youth bulge, demographic dividend), breakout sessions on topics such as population health and well-being, emerging disease patterns, population dynamics, sustainable development population policy & programme implementation, and empowering Kenya's youth through digital innovation hubs.
