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Happy Eid-ul-Fitr from the NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat

Focus Group Discussion and courtesy visit to the Office of the County Commissioner, Makueni County. The team was received by Mr. George Lugo, Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) for Makueni County. Subsequently, Mr. Peter The FGD session was formally inaugurated by Mr. Peter Kimani, Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) for Makueni County.

Courtesy Visit to the county commissioner Kericho county Mr. Jeremiah Mwai Gicheru, ahead of Focus Group Discussions on Targeted Review on Youth Issues. #YouthandGovernance #TargetedReview

Courtesy Visit to the Deputy County Commissioner of Bomet County, Mr. Simiyu Husein, and later Focus Group Discussions on Targeted Review on Youth Issues. Mr. Husein noted his support for the initiative, stating that the review is timely and essential in generating valuable insights to guide policy formulation and involve young people in governance.

Courtesy call to Ms. Linda Okolla, County Commissioner, Taita Taveta County ahead of Focus Group Discussions on Targeted Review on Youth Issues. Ms. Linda stated the County Administration’s commitment to supporting initiatives that amplify youth voices and foster inclusive development. #YouthandGovernance #Targetedreview #Youthissues

Courtesy visit to the County Commissioner of Uasin Gishu County, Dr. Eddyson Nyale, ahead of Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) and Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) under the ongoing Targeted Review on Youth Issues. The County Commissioner welcomed the team and stated the importance of engaging young people in dialogue to better understand governance.

Courtesy call to the Deputy County Commissioner West Pokot County Mr. David N. Saruni and there after had the Focus Group Discussions with participants at the County Commissioner's Office. #youthandgovernance

FDGs and Courtesy call to the Office of the County Commissioner, Kwale County. The Team was received by Mr. John Kariuki, Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), Kwale County.

Courtesy call to the Deputy County Commissioner Busia County @040County Mr. Leo Stanley Amimo and later Focus Group Discussions with participants at the County Commissioner's Boardroom. #YouthandGovernance #Targetedreview #youthissues

Courtesy visit to the County Commissioner, Elgeyo Marakwet County @ElgeyoMarakwetC Mr. David Kosgei, ahead of the Focus Group Discussions on the Targeted Review on Youth Issues. The engagement provided an opportunity for the team led by Director NEPAD Programmes Dr. Rose Kitur to brief the County Commissioner on the objectives and expected outcomes of the review, which seeks to capture the experiences, aspirations, and challenges facing young people at the county level. #YouthandGovernance #APRM

The NEPAD/APRM Kenya Secretariat team paid a courtesy call to the Samburu County Commissioner, Mr. John Cheruiyot, who welcomed the team to the county and shared valuable insights on the challenges affecting youth and communities in Samburu. His perspectives will inform the Key Informant Interviews (KIIs) being conducted alongside the Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) as part of the Targeted Review on Youth Issues. The team later convened Focus Group Discussions with youth and key stakeholders in Samburu County to gather views on the challenges facing young people and recommendations for addressing them.

The @NepadAprmKenya Secretariat team today conducted Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) on the Targeted Review of Youth Issues in Lamu County, preceded by a courtesy call to the office of the County Commissioner. The team was received by Mr. Japheth Nyongesa, the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), who welcomed the initiative and acknowledged the importance of engaging young people in governance and development processes.

Courtesy call to the County Commissioner of Kakamega County, @Kakamega_037 Mr. Onesmus M. Kyatha, followed by a Focus Group Discussion session with participants at the County Commissioner’s Planning Hall. The discussions provided a platform for participants to exchange views and highlight priorities and opportunities around youth engagement and development within the county. #YouthAndGovernance #APRM

The @NepadAprmKenya Secretariat team paid a courtesy call to Nyandarua @NyandaruaCG018 County Commissioner, Mr. Abdirizak Jaldesa, who welcomed the team and underscored the significance of the ongoing Targeted Review on Youth Issues. He also shared valuable perspectives on the challenges affecting youth in Nyandarua County and later opened the Focus Group Discussion.

Courtesy call to the County Commissioner Vihiga County @vihiga_county Mr. Peter M. Maina and later Focus Group Discussions with youth representatives at the County Commissioner's board room. #Targetedreviewonyouthissues

Courtesy visit to the county commissioner Embu county Mr. Nalyanya M Wanyonyi and subsequent FGDs on Targeted Review on Youth Issues @embucountygovt

The CEO @NepadAprmKenya Amb. Dr. Samori Okwiya, @ModestThinkin today attended the High-Level Leadership Meeting convened by the National Council for Population and Development @NCPD_Kenya under the theme “Demographic Transformation and Kenya’s Future.” The meeting brought together senior government officials, development partners, policy leaders and academia to deliberate on how demographic trends can be harnessed to accelerate sustainable development in Kenya. Discussions focused on the country’s growing youth population and the need for deliberate policy and governance frameworks that translate demographic potential into economic opportunity. During the meeting, the CEO @ModestThinkin made a presentation on the implementation of Agenda 2063: where he highlighted how the Agenda provides a roadmap for inclusive growth, youth empowerment, good governance, and sustainable development across the continent. Additionally, he elaborated on the role of AUDA-NEPAD @NEPAD_Agency in supporting African Union @_AfricanUnion member states in translating the aspirations of Agenda 2063 into national and regional development programmes. He outlined the implementation framework that guides the operationalization of Agenda 2063, emphasizing the importance of policymaking, institutional coordination, and stakeholder engagement. The meeting provided a platform for dialogue on how Kenya can align national development priorities with continental frameworks such as Agenda 2063

Courtesy call to the County Commissioner of Laikipia County, Duncan Muyesu, who appreciated the importance of providing a platform for young people to voice the challenges and opportunities they face. During the meeting, the Director NEPAD Programmes, Dr. Rose Kitur, briefed the County Commissioner on the ongoing FGDs on Targeted Review on Youth Issues. She highlighted that the initiative seeks to gather insights from young people across all 47 counties through Focus Group Discussions and Key Informant Interviews, with the aim of informing evidence-based recommendations that strengthen youth inclusion, empowerment, and participation in governance.

Courtesy call to the County Commissioner of Migori County, @CMigori Mr. J. M. Mutula, ahead of the Focus Group Discussions on the Targeted Review on Youth Issues. The engagement provided an opportunity for the team to brief the County leadership on the objectives of the exercise and the importance of incorporating youth perspectives in strengthening governance systems. Following the courtesy call, the team convened Focus Group Discussions, bringing together diverse youth representatives to share their experiences, challenges and recommendations on governance, participation, and socio-economic opportunities within the county. The discussions created an open platform for young people to reflect on how policies and public institutions can better respond to their needs and aspirations.