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[ICGLR Youth @ICGLRyouth]

The meeting was also attended by two Sub-Counties Youth Development Officers and Assistant County Credit Officer.

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noted that the initiative will bring together community youths and stakeholders to promote peace and security, dialogue, unity and reaffirmed program impact to a community shared commitment for peaceful coexistence and mutual respect.

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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.

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including stakeholder engagement forums, cross-border youth peace summits, intergenerational dialogue forums, youth leadership engagements and community peacebuilding interventions aimed at enhancing social cohesion and regional stability. He agreed to work closely and

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He was briefed that the purpose of the visit was part of the ongoing Karamoja Cluster Initiative pre-visit mission in the region.

The delegation was warmly welcomed by the County Commissioner and briefed him on the planned programme activities to be carried out in the region,

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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,

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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

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@ICGLRyouth I am thankful to have been a part of the pre-visit mission 🫡☮️🙏🏾

[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

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The AAYC is a flagship project of the AACC’s Pan-African campaign on the theme,‘Africa:My Home. My Future’ inspiring the African youth to be patriotic & transformative people who invest in the development & transformation of Africa into a prosperous,peaceful and secure continent.

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All congress activities will focus on four sub-themes and these are: Pan-Africanism and Active Citizenship, Human Dignity and Socioeconomic Justice, Peace and Security, Ethical Leadership and Eco-Stewardship.

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On 3rd Nov,2025 the Regional Youth Forum Secretariat of the ICGLR led by Dr.Francis Nderitu joined Mr.Fikirini Jacobs,Principal Secretary,State Department for Youth Affairs & Creative Economy at the All Africa Youth Congress hosted by All Africa Conference of Churches in Nairobi.

[CELEG.AFRICA @CELEGAfrica]

🌍 What does the Future of Work hold with the evolving labor landscape?

The future must be inclusive, values-driven, & led by young changemakers

📣 Got bold ideas for tackling youth unemployment in East Africa? 💬 Share below & tag us
#FutureOfWork #TrendingNow #AfricaRising

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🌿 CELEG Africa champions entrepreneurship that regenerates, not depletes. This week, we spotlight Sustainable and Green Entrepreneurship, a pathway for youth to drive economic growth while protecting our ecosystems.

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🕊️ Emotionally intelligent leadership isn’t just ethical, it’s strategic.

In governance, peacebuilding, and civic engagement, empathy drives impact. Let’s build together.

Share your story & tag @aslaafrica.

#EthicalLeadership #PeaceThroughEmpathy #AfricaRising #TrendingNews.

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🌍 Climate literacy is leadership.

At CELEG Africa, we’re equipping youth with the frameworks to lead Africa’s climate response.
As ACS2 calls for financing and action, we call for informed leadership.

#AfricaClimateSummit #ClimateJustice #CELEGAfrica

[International Conference on the Great Lakes Region @_ICGLR_]

🎉 On 1 Sept 2025, the ICGLR Secretariat hosted a meeting in Bujumbura 🇧🇮 with Kenya’s PS for Youth Affairs & Creative Economy, Mr. Jacob Fikirini @fikirini_jacobs 🇰🇪. This marked a major step for youth empowerment in the Great Lakes Region.

✍️ A key milestone was the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the ICGLR Secretariat & the Republic of Kenya, formalizing the operationalization of the Regional Youth Forum Secretariat. This ensures structured collaboration and a clear framework to advance youth initiatives across Member States.

📝 Another landmark moment was the signing of staff appointment letters, officially operationalizing the Secretariat. We are thrilled to congratulate Dr. Francis Kinyua Nderitu, appointed as interim Regional Coordinator, whose leadership will be crucial in driving the Forum’s work.

🌍 ICGLR & Kenya reaffirm their commitment to youth engagement, regional cooperation, and creating opportunities for young people across the Great Lakes Region. The Forum Secretariat is now fully operational & ready to make an impact!

[State Dept for Youth Affairs & Creative Economy @SDY_Ke]

The Principal Secretary, State Department for Youth Affairs, Mr. Fikirini Jacobs Katoi Kahindi, today paid a courtesy call to the Kenya Embassy in Bujumbura. He was warmly received by Mr. Moses Mwenda, First Secretary and Acting Chargé d’Affaires.

During the visit, the PS was briefed on the history of the Mission and Kenya’s active role in the Great Lakes region. He expressed his appreciation that the Embassy is one of only two Missions accredited to the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), underscoring its strategic importance.

Mr. Jacobs reaffirmed Kenya’s strong commitment to advancing the ICGLR Youth Secretariat, hosted in Nairobi, and emphasized the Government’s dedication to ensuring its full operationalization.

The PS is in Burundi on an official working visit to the ICGLR Secretariat Headquarters, where he will engage in technical discussions on the Operationalisation of the Youth Forum Secretariat being headquartered in Nairobi.He was accompanied by Dr.Francis K.Nderitu,the Regional Coordinator of the Youth Forum Secretariat.

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Empowering young minds is the key to tackling unemployment in Africa. Change the mindset, change the future.

#aslaea #employment #YouthEmpowerment #TrendingNow

[International Conference on the Great Lakes Region @_ICGLR_]

🎉 Ce 1er septembre 2025, le Secrétariat de la CIRGL a tenu une réunion à Bujumbura 🇧🇮 avec le Secrétaire Principal aux Affaires de la Jeunesse et à l’Économie Créative du Kenya, M. Jacob Fikirini @fikirini_jacobs 🇰🇪 — une étape majeure pour l’autonomisation des jeunes dans la Région des Grands Lacs.

✍️ Un moment clé a été la signature du Protocole d’Accord (MoU) entre la CIRGL et la République du Kenya, officialisant la mise en place du Secrétariat du Forum Régional de la Jeunesse. Cet accord établit un cadre clair et structuré pour faire avancer les initiatives en faveur de la jeunesse dans tous les États Membres.

📝 Autre fait marquant : la signature des lettres de nomination du personnel, actant officiellement l’opérationnalisation du Secrétariat. Nos chaleureuses félicitations au Dr. Francis Kinyua Nderitu, nommé Coordonateur Régional intérimaire 👏, dont le leadership sera essentiel pour conduire les programmes en faveur de la jeunesse.

🌍 La CIRGL et le Kenya réaffirment leur ferme engagement pour la participation des jeunes, la coopération régionale et la création d’opportunités pour la jeunesse dans la Région des Grands Lacs. Le Secrétariat du Forum est désormais pleinement opérationnel et prêt à avoir un impact ! 🚀