Youth Policy Think Tank

The youth have been identified as part of special interest groups that include; women, children, older members of the society, persons with disabilities (PWDs), minorities and marginalized groups and communities in all spheres of life as stipulated in Article 27 of the Constitution.

The constitution further tasks the State with the responsibility of taking measures, including affirmative action programmes, to ensure that the youth –

(a) access relevant education and training;(b) have opportunities to associate, be represented and participate in political, social, economic and other spheres of life;(c) access employment; and(d) are protected from harmful cultural practices and exploitation.

Youth Bridge Kenya youth policy think tank is focused on developing policy proposals and policy interventions backed by research centered in the youth. Consequently, the think tank is also responsible for policy monitoring and evaluation across all sectors of youth interest.

Towards this end, Youth Bridge Kenya be releasing periodical policy reports to be published in journals, print and electronic media and shared with all stakeholders towards the pursuit of mainstreaming youth participation in governance and sustainable development.

Youth Bridge Kenya has been appointed to represent the youth in the enactment of the following task forces geared towards the mainstreaming of youth development; 

I) Kenya Youth Development Policy, by the Ministry of ICT, Innovation and Youth Affairs

II) Kenya National Career Guidance Policy

III) Kenya National Skills Development 

Policy; a joint initiative of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Labour and Social Protection.