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Kenya's next generation of political leaders are preparing to take a more effective and active role in governance and party structures. On November 5th and 6th, 2025, the youth structure of the Kenya African National Union (KANU) will convene its young leaders in Nairobi for two days of targeted training and capacity building focused on translating youth aspirations into concrete actionable political action.
This specialized workshop is organized by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS) under the WYDE Political Parties project, led by ENoP and supported by the European Commission, the workshop will explore how young people can bridge divides, counter polarization and radicalization, and build a culture of political cooperation ahead of the 2027 elections.
The core goal is to equip young leaders with the essential knowledge and skills needed to navigate party mechanisms, advance policy agendas, and fulfill legislative and representative roles effectively.
Workshop Highlights & Focus Areas
- Understanding Party Structures and Internal Democracy: Participants will outline the party constitution, organs, decision-making processes, and identify entry points for youth to influence structures.
- Value-based and Issue-based Policy Work: Training will focus on the difference between symbolic vs. substantive politics, with small groups mapping key youth priority issues (like jobs, climate, and the digital economy) and drafting policy memos.
- Legislative and Representative Functions: An in-depth overview of the legislative, oversight, and representation roles of Members of County Assembly (MCAs), including case studies on advancing community interests.
- Essential Leadership Skills: Sessions will provide training on public speaking, negotiation, digital campaigns, and managing the press through role-play simulations.
- Resource Mobilization: An interactive dialogue will focus on fundraising for political and community initiatives, including presentations of successful youth fundraising cases and the design of sample fundraising plans.
