Youth and Devolution – Africa International University

Africa International University (AIU) & Emerging Leaders Foundation (ELF)partnered to hold the National Youth and Devolution Symposium with a Slogan:

The event run between Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th June 2019 at Africa International University Multi-purpose Hall

The event attracted about 350 youth from across all Kenyan counties including AIU Students. The Specific Objectives of the conference were:

To provide a platform for youth and youth centered institutions to showcase their work and engagements in a devolved system of governance;
To share and highlight success stories from the youth that have been impacted by ELF programme in 8 counties targeting Policy and Legislative engagements;
To build momentum for youth initiatives under devolution and map out areas of close collaboration and partnerships among different stakeholders
To commence the journey that will lead to periodic convening of Youth & Devolution Conference

The following are the expected outcomes;

Enhanced understanding among youth, organizations and development partners on how well the youth can engage in the devolution process
Forged partnerships and collaborations among stakeholders on how well to work together and make devolution work for the youth
Empowered youth and youth organizations capable of engaging in policy and legislative processes
Increased visibility and engagement in matters governance and leadership, at the national and county levels by the youth centered organizations
Showcasing of models that work that can be replicated to create success stories in counties