DCP youth leaders Stories

DCP pulls out of three by-elections to back united opposition partners
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 10, 2025

The party noted that the resolution followed a National Executive Council meeting where members agreed to step aside in favour of allied parties.

What's next for Nepal after deadly protests force PM out?
DW News  |  Sep 10, 2025

Nepal could face prolonged political and constitutional chaos unless there's an agreement to form a national unity government, say experts.

Turkana youth unlock opportunities with market-ready vocational training
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 07, 2025

As part of the Ujuzi Mashinani initiative in Katilu and Kalapata Wards, trainees are acquiring essential skills in mechanics, hairdressing, electrical...

Senators demand answers over stalled Sh7 billion compensation to NYS families
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 06, 2025

Bungoma Senator David Wafula, who raised the concern, said the situation has dragged on for years even after the Treasury sent money to help ease the...

Livestock project targets Garissa youth with skills, finance and market opportunities
Issa Hussein  |  Sep 05, 2025

Beneficiaries are expected to earn up to Sh17,500 per month from livestock-related enterprises.

IOC launches global medal design contest for Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 03, 2025

Submissions opened on September 2 and will close on October 7, 2025, via Olympics.com and the winning design—produced in gold, silver and bronze—will...

Young Kenyan footballer eyes Sh3 million prize in global athlete of the year competition
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

Ethan Henry is now rallying for votes to secure the top prize, which includes $25,000 (Sh3.2 million) and a feature in the 3BRAND campaign in Sports I...

Mombasa youth leaders demand talks with county on jobs, gender inclusion and entrepreneurship
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 27, 2025

In a letter to the chief officer of the Department of Youth, Gender and Sports, the group requested a meeting to discuss issues including employment,...

Treasury extends public sector hiring freeze for three more years
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 24, 2025

The restriction, which began in 2021, has now been prolonged, shutting the door on new entrants into state employment.

Wajir youth empowered to tackle plastic waste, create jobs and curb drug abuse
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 20, 2025

To launch the programme, Islamic Relief Kenya donated Sh2 million, giving each youth group a Sh400,000 grant to set up garbage collection points and s...

Grassroots football in Kwale helps girls tackle teenage pregnancies and child marriages
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 20, 2025

Football is becoming a tool of empowerment, giving girls in Kwale County not only the chance to play but also to lead, learn and dream beyond societal...

Ex-Pangani officer Ahmed Rashid’s colleagues say they didn’t witness youths’ shooting
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Aug 18, 2025

The officers appeared on Monday before Justice Diana Kavedza at the Kibera Law Courts during the hearing of Rashid’s murder case.

High Court bars police from arresting Malala over Mumias helicopter landing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 12, 2025

According to the petition, the police issued a public press statement accusing the petitioner of reckless operation of aircraft and negligence for the...

Youth Day 2025: Only five per cent of African youth complete tertiary education, report reveals
Alfred Onyango  |  Aug 12, 2025

This demographic shift presents both significant opportunities and pressing challenges, particularly in the areas of education, skills development, an...

175 Kamukunji youth receive business equipment from President Ruto to boost employment and income
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 11, 2025

The equipment included water tanks, salon and barbershop kits, wood-cutting machines, fully equipped posho mills, public address systems, and catering...

Government extends mandate of police, NYS reforms committee by nine months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 10, 2025

The extension takes effect from May 23, 2025, to February 22, 2026.

Kenyan football fraternity in mourning as Bandari Youth star Daudi Zakaria dies at 20
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 04, 2025

Daudi scored 23 goals in the FKF Coast Region League last season, earning the top scorer title and playing a crucial role in securing the team’s histo...

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu lays bare financial, governance crisis at NYS
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 29, 2025

NYS' financial stability is in doubt after it recorded liabilities equal to its total assets at Sh3.3 billion, and posted a negative working capital o...

New motion calls for cash prizes, state recognition for Kenya’s world-class athletes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 28, 2025

If adopted, the scheme would see athletes receive Sh6 million for setting a world record, Sh4 million for winning gold, Sh3 million for silver, and Sh...

Kenya backs gendered peace model, urges IGAD to act
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2025

Gender Cabinet Secretary, Hannah Wendot, said the current peace models overlook key voices, warning that excluding women and young people weakens the...

Let parents be parents: Ruto cautions against using police for children’s moral upbringing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

President Ruto insisted that raising responsible citizens is a shared responsibility between parents, the church and the government.

Over 1.8 million join Gachagua’s DCP as party unveils first by-election candidates
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 17, 2025

The newly launched DCP presented two candidates, Aden Mohamed for Banisa Constituency and Edgar Busiega for Malava Constituency, during an event at it...

Legal experts decry Kenya's ‘weaponisation’ of terror laws against Saba Saba protesters
Mary Wambui  |  Jul 17, 2025

Legal experts have criticised the government’s decision to charge protest-related suspects with terrorism, calling it an attempt to suppress dissent.

AfDB, ILO unveil youth-centred investment system to spur recognition, inclusion
Alfred Onyango  |  Jul 17, 2025

Dubbed the ‘Youth, Jobs and Skills Marker System, the scheme is designed to embed youth employment, entrepreneurship, and market-relevant training wit...

South Korean researchers to study Kenyan youth challenges amid protests
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 15, 2025

The findings are expected to guide both the Kenyan and South Korean governments in developing targeted policies and interventions.

KIPPRA flags job creation as key concern despite Kenya’s economic growth
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Kippra, in its assessment using the Africa Transformation Index (ATI), gave Kenya a score of 7.7 out of 30, placing it 22nd in the continental ranking...

Budget shortfall threatens Ruto’s Sh29.7 billion youth empowerment programme
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 11, 2025

Principal Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME Development Susan Mang'eni told MPs that if the shortfall is not addressed urgently, Kenya could lose th...

Kenyan youth leader confronts UN in Geneva, demands action over protest deaths
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jul 08, 2025

Faridah Ally, a founder of Care Elimu and a youth advisory board member at the UN Human Rights Office, challenged the global body over its inaction in...

Promises here, promises there: Ruto targets youth, women with new ward-level funding
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 08, 2025

While many Kenyans continue to question the growing number of financial promises, the head of state maintains that his initiatives are firmly anchored...

Ruto allies donate millions at Kapseret Empowerment Drive hosted by MP Sudi
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 06, 2025

Sudi also disclosed that he and three friends from Tanzania had raised Sh45 million to buy equipment for local businesses.

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