Enock Akoule

Right wing liberal | International relations

[International Conference on the Great Lakes Region @_ICGLR_]

With the induction training, the @ICGLRyouth secretariat is better equipped to support the Forum's work and foster stronger youth participation in advancing peace, dialogue, and regional cooperation across the Great Lakes Region.

[International Conference on the Great Lakes Region @_ICGLR_]

The ICGLR Secretariat is concluding a two-day induction training for the @ICGLRyouth Secretariat, equipping leaders with a deeper understanding of the Conference's mandate, regional priorities, and their role in promoting peace, security, and regional integration.

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

The engagement provided a platform to showcase RYF’s vision, ongoing initiatives and strategic partnership opportunities aimed at strengthening youth participation in peace-building, governance and sustainable development.

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

The ICGLR Regional Youth Forum today convened a Stakeholders Engagement Breakfast Meeting, bringing together partners and development actors committed to advancing the Youth, Peace and Security (YPS) agenda across the ICGLR region.

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

Today, the Executive Committee commenced its 1st Working Session of 2026 at the Kenya School of Government, Lower Kabete, bringing together representatives from all ICGLR Member States.

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

@ICGLRyouth hosting a Karamoja cluster Peace Stakeholders meeting today. In attendance @WPCGovernment @SDY_Ke @InteriorKE @NCIC_Kenya CSOs, FBOs and Youth from the region.

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

Peace agenda is serious. Peace is the foundation of development. Let us empower youth to lead efforts that foster trust, security, and sustainable development across borders @EAkoule @mausyoki @ICGLRyouth during the Karamoja Cluster Peace Stakeholders meeting @WPCGovernment

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

In the evening, the delegation paid a courtesy call to the Sikom Peace Network head office, a non-governmental organization based in Kapenguria. The organization aims to foster sustainable peace and empower marginalized groups in the North Rift and across the border. It was

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

On 18th May, 2026, the delegation from the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) – Regional Youth Forum Secretariat(RYF) led by Dr. Thomas Mose, Programme Officer at the RYF and Mr. Haron Cherono, Rift Valley Regional Coordinator- Youth Affairs,

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

sustainable peacebuilding efforts across the border region.

In attendance were the County Director Peace, Police Commanders of the two Sub- Counties, National Government Administration Officers (NGAO) members, local youth representatives and the County Peace Coordinator.

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

The delegation from the ICGLR-RYF entered day two of their official visit to West Pokot County on the ongoing Karamoja Cluster Initiative pre-visit mission. The team paid a courtesy visit to the offices  of the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC), Kacheliba Sub County and

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

Pokot North Sub- County respectively on Tuesday, 19 May, 2026.

The Karamoja Cluster Initiative targets selected areas within West Pokot, Turkana and Marakwet Counties in Kenya, as well as Moroto and Amudat in Uganda, with the aim of strengthening regional cooperation and

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

The delegation also paid a courtesy call to the office of Mr. James E. Aruoto, County Director Youth Affairs. He committed himself and his team full support in preparation and implementation of the program's initiative’s mission.

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

On 7th May 2026, the ICGLR Regional Youth Forum (RYF) officially launched a sensitization workshop for Directors and Heads of Departments of State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy (SDYACE),Kenya and Stakeholders at Machakos University.

[China pulse 🇨🇳 @Eng_china5]

JUST IN: President Xi Jinping announced that the decision to eliminate tariffs on all African countries except one will take effect on May 1st.

📍China already applies a "zero tariff" policy to imports from 33 African countries, but Beijing stated last year that it would extend this policy to all 53 of its diplomatic partners on the continent.

📍Starting in early May, all African countries will be exempt from tariffs except for Eswatini, which maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan. China considers the democratic island part of its territory and has not ruled out the use of force to reunify it.

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

The Regional Youth Forum Secretariat of the ICGLR was officially unveiled on 10th December, 2025 during the third day of the Continental Stocktaking Conference on Youth, Peace & Security in Nairobi, Kenya.#YPSat10

[COMESA Governance, Peace and Security @COMESA_GPS]

The Continental Stocktaking Conference on Youth, Peace and Security kicks off in Nairobi! Youth leaders, peacebuilders, regional & international organisations unite to reflect on a decade of UNSCR2250 and renew Africa's commitment to meaningful youth engagement in peace and security #YPSat10

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@SFCG_
@issafrica
@HornofAYN
@YouthinSDGs
@ACCORD_online
@UNDP4Youth @UNDPAfrica
@un_greatlakes
@UNFPA_ESARO @unfpa_syp
@ICGLRYouth
@UNFPA_WCARO

[Youth4SDGs @YouthinSDGs]

#YPSat10 Stocktaking Conference is electric!From powerful panels on youth inclusion to bold dialogues on policy advocacy,the energy in Nairobi is undeniable.
With young peacebuilders and changemakers pushing for meaningful engagement in peace,security,and sustainable development

[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

The Continental Stocktaking Conference on Youth,Peace and Security kicks off in Nairobi! Youth leaders,peacebuilders,regional & international organisations unite to reflect on a decade of UNSCR2250 and renew Africa's commitment to meaningful youth engagement in peace and security

[International Conference on the Great Lakes Region @_ICGLR_]

📌 On 5th September 2025, the ICGLR Executive Secretary @JoaoCaholo visited the ICGLR Youth Forum Secretariat in Nairobi, Kenya.

He was warmly received by Mr. Fikirini Jacobs Katoi Kahindi @fikirini_jacobs Principal Secretary, State Department for Youth and Creative Economy, together with Dr. Francis Kinyua Nderitu, Regional Coordinator of the Youth Forum Secretariat, and his team 👥.

🤝 Their discussions focused on:

🌍 Regional youth initiatives and their effective implementation;
🔎 Demonstrating the critical role of the Regional Youth Forum Secretariat by identifying challenges at both regional and national levels;
🚀 Positioning the Regional Youth Forum Secretariat as a strategic actor to change the narrative and unlock youth potential;
🇰🇪 Fostering patriotism and civic values among young people.

✨ The visit reaffirmed the commitment to empowering youth as a driving force for peace, security, and development in the Great Lakes Region.