Kilifi Youth Assembly

The Kilifi Youth Assembly, launched in 2021, is a youth-led platform empowering young people to shape policies that address key challenges. Representing Kilifi’s 35 wards, it focuses on health, agriculture, education, and gender equality.
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Kilifi Youth Assembly, a dynamic and youth-led organization established in 2019 and officially launched on October 21, 2021, stands as a powerful platform dedicated to empowering the youth to lead the charge in shaping policies that address the pressing challenges faced by young people today and in the future. Our unique policy cycle, starting from community engagements and culminating in parliamentary sessions, ensures that the voices of our vibrant youth population are not just heard but acted upon. Our organization is structured with an executive branch led by the President and a dedicated Legislature led by the Speaker, each with distinct roles in the policymaking process. Through dedicated departmental committees and passionate Members of Parliament representing Kilifi County’s 35 wards, we address a wide spectrum of youth-centric issues, from health and agriculture to education and gender equality. We take our responsibilities seriously, not only representing and overseeing but also actively influencing policy formulation, making us a formidable force in advocating for positive change. Kilifi Youth Assembly is committed to upholding the rule of law, the constitution of Kenya, and our assembly code of conduct to ensure the effective implementation of policies that transform the lives of our youth and the entire community.

Initiative

Community Health Outreach

Community Health Outreach” provides free medical services, health education, and workshops to underserved communities, improving health outcomes, promoting prevention, and empowering families.
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Challenges

    • Limited funding and resources to support KIYA’s programs, initiatives, and outreach activities.
    • Resistance from communities when addressing sensitive issues such as gang-related activities or advocating for legal and policy changes.
    • Difficulty sustaining active participation and commitment from youth across Kilifi’s 35 wards, especially in marginalized and remote areas.
    • Delays in policy approval, legislation, or infrastructure projects like the development of Garashi Road due to government bureaucracy.
    • Low levels of public awareness and understanding of key issues, such as menstrual health, legal rights, and the importance of public participation.
    • Political interference that could disrupt KIYA’s independence and focus on its core mission.
    • Logistical challenges in coordinating activities and engagements across Kilifi County, especially in areas with poor infrastructure.
    • Difficulty maintaining long-term impact and scaling successful programs due to inconsistent funding and capacity-building opportunities.
    • Security risks associated with engaging in peace forums in areas affected by gang activities.
    • Limited access to technology or digital tools among communities, hindering effective communication and outreach efforts.

Achievements

  • Organized peace forums in Maweni and Shela to address gang-related issues, fostering dialogue and empowering safer neighborhoods.
  • Conducted legal aid clinics and advocated for the development of the Garashi Road, improving access to justice and infrastructure.
  • Contributed to the formulation of impactful policies and legislation, addressing critical youth and community issues.
  • Engaged citizens in public participation forums, amplifying their voices in governance and decision-making processes.
  • Raised awareness and improved access to menstrual health resources, promoting dignity and well-being for young girls and women.
  • Facilitated the growth of a vibrant youth network, enabling collaboration, capacity building, and collective action across Kilifi County.

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