Youths following the proceedings during the launch of ‘Kenya ni Mimi’ youth dialogue initiative by President Uhuru Kenyatta at the Bomas of Kenya Nairobi on December 7, 2020.
Data from the 2019 population census show 75 per cent of Kenyans are young people, who are under 35. But they are often excluded in decision-making, leaving many of them unable to participate fully in national decisions that directly affect their lives.
The barriers to participation are even higher for girls and young women. In many spheres of life, they face a higher risk of being subjected to violence or exploitation, in addition to generally poor sexual and reproductive health.
