National Youth League Convention on Strengthening Inner-Party Democracy
2026-01-21 - 2026-01-23 | Sunset Hotel, Kimsu, Kenya
Kimsu, Kenya — 21–24 January 2026
Although youth form the majority in Kenya’s political landscape, they remain underrepresented in party leadership and elected positions. Weak internal party democracy, non-inclusive nomination rules, and manifestos that fail to address their priorities further entrench this exclusion.
KEPHRA is convening a 2-day convention that brings together 2 youth leaders from 27 counties across the country to review core party documents including the manifesto, nomination rules, and internal structures, to ensure they respond to the needs of the youth, while advancing the broader goal of strengthening inner-party democracy.
The goal of this convention is to prepare youth leaders to effectively influence party processes by ensuring manifestos, nomination rules, and internal structures reflect inclusivity and democratic accountability.
Focus areas for the convention will include:

Review of party manifestos for gender priorities.
Assessment of nomination rules for fairness and equity.
Evaluation of internal party structures and representation gaps.

This will be done through document review, group work, plenary dialogues, and action planning. Expected
Outcomes include:

Youth leaders critically analyze party documents through a gender and youth lens.
Gaps and barriers in the manifesto, nomination rules, and party structures are identified.
Proposals for reforms towards inclusive and democratic party practices are developed.

Expected Results include:

A consolidated set of recommendations for strengthening inner-party democracy.
Party statutes reviewed in line with the input from the youth league
Established annual activity plans for the youth league
54 youth leaders equipped to engage their party structures with evidence-based proposals.
Greater readiness of youth to contest and influence decision-making in the 2027 General Elections.

Organizer: Kenya Parliamentary Human Rights Association (KEPHRA)
Participants: United Green Movement Party Youth League

Empowering Young Emerging Political Leadership in Ghana: Inception Workshop
2026-02-10 08:30 - 14:00 (Africa/Nairobi)
The Inception Workshop of the EU WYDE Project in Ghana takes place in Accra, marking the official launch of a new initiative aimed at strengthening the political leadership, skills and engagement of young emerging political actors in Ghana.
Organised by Konrad Adenauer Stiftung – Ghana Office, the event brings together youth leaders from major political party youth wings and student representative bodies, alongside institutional and international partners, under the framework of ENoP’s WYDE Political Parties component, supported by the European Union.
Held at the Fiesta Royale Hotel in Accra, the workshop provides a platform to introduce the project’s objectives, foster dialogue across political affiliations, and highlight the importance of inclusive youth leadership within Ghana’s democratic landscape.
The programme includes opening remarks from KAS Ghana, contributions from the EU Delegation, and a panel discussion titled “Young Emerging Political Leadership in Ghana: Perspectives and Experiences”, featuring representatives from TEIN, TESCON, NUGS and SRC structures. Through these exchanges, participants reflect on the opportunities and challenges young political leaders face today, as well as their role in shaping Ghana’s democratic future.
The initiative responds to a growing interest among young people in political participation, particularly within tertiary institutions, while acknowledging the persistent gaps in leadership training, mentorship, policy literacy, financial management and media engagement. By addressing these challenges, the project seeks to equip young leaders with the skills and networks required to engage meaningfully in political life.
Over the coming months, the project will roll out a series of capacity-building activities, including leadership and communication trainings, financial literacy sessions, policy and advocacy workshops, and a structured mentorship programme connecting youth participants with experienced political leaders across party lines. The process will culminate in a National Youth Political Leadership Forum, providing space for inter-party dialogue and the presentation of youth-led policy proposals.
This inception workshop marks an important first step in building a sustainable and inclusive youth political leadership ecosystem in Ghana, contributing to WYDE’s broader objective of supporting women’s and young people’s democratic engagement across Africa.
