As we seek to continuously redefine the role -and to enhance visibility - of young people in governance and public processes in Kenya our commitment to have responsive, relevant and dynamic Programmes is unrelenting. To this end, Youth Agenda has tailored several programs in partnership with other organizations. This report is meant to reflect the status of Youth Agenda’s Programmes as of the second quarter of the 2009 implementation period, as well as form a basis for stimulating conversations towards improving the quality, effectiveness and the delivery of our Programmes.

The main objective of this focus area is to continuously develop and strengthen the leadership and knowledge capacity of young Kenyans in key sectors of the society on various issues of leadership, governance.

Specific Objectives

1. To create a support mechanism for young progressive elected leaders

2. To institutionalize leadership development, by establishment of appropriate learning institutions such as leadership development and training centers

3. To design a functioning mentoring intervention for the youth

4. To be a catalyst for emergence and establishment of sustainable transformative leadership at National and International levels

To this effect the areas in this programme are:

• Political Leadership Development Program (PLDP)

• Young Leadership Development Program (YLDP)