Our programmes
Turning youth potential into lasting change.
Explore KYTI’s programmes supporting civic participation, access to essential documentation, youth leadership, economic empowerment, dialogue and community peacebuilding.
Explore our programmes
Our programmes
Learn about the purpose, activities and intended outcomes of each KYTI programme.
Huduma Mashinani
Huduma Mashinani brings information and support closer to rural communities in Nyanza, helping residents understand processes related to national identity cards, birth certificates and voter registration. Community outreach and school visits provide opportunities to share information and connect people with relevant public-service pathways.
Key activities
- Community and school outreach visits.
- Awareness on national identity documentation and birth certificates.
- Voter registration information and guidance on relevant processes.
- Sharing field updates about outreach activities.
Who it serves
Young people and community members in rural communities, including people seeking information about essential documentation and civic registration.
Intended outcomes
Improved awareness of documentation and registration processes, better access to reliable information, and stronger connections between communities and relevant public services.
Civic Education and Participation
This programme helps young people understand civic rights and responsibilities, how public institutions work, and the different ways they can participate in community and public life. It encourages informed, peaceful and constructive engagement on issues that affect young people.
Key activities
- Civic awareness and learning sessions.
- Discussions about rights, responsibilities and public participation.
- Community conversations that encourage young people to share views respectfully.
- Information about ways to engage with local decision-making.
Who it serves
Young people, youth groups and community members interested in understanding civic issues and participating in public life.
Intended outcomes
Greater civic awareness, informed participation, confidence to contribute to public discussions, and stronger youth involvement in community matters.
Economic Empowerment
The Economic Empowerment programme focuses on helping young people and youth groups identify practical pathways to skills development, entrepreneurship and economic opportunity. It promotes learning, planning and connections that can support young people as they work toward more sustainable livelihoods.
Key activities
- Awareness of skills training and economic opportunities.
- Encouragement and guidance for business ideas and planning.
- Support for youth groups to identify shared priorities and opportunities.
- Connecting young people with relevant training or opportunity information.
Who it serves
Young people, youth groups and aspiring entrepreneurs seeking information, skills and pathways toward economic participation.
Intended outcomes
Stronger awareness of available opportunities, improved readiness to pursue skills and enterprise pathways, and more connected youth groups.
Leadership and Representation
This programme encourages young people to develop leadership capacity, organise collectively and contribute their perspectives to decisions affecting their communities. It recognises the value of youth-led networks and meaningful representation in community conversations and planning.
Key activities
- Leadership learning and peer exchange.
- Encouraging youth groups to organise around shared community priorities.
- Creating opportunities for young people to contribute to dialogue and planning.
- Building awareness of representation and constructive leadership.
Who it serves
Young people, youth leaders, youth groups and emerging community representatives.
Intended outcomes
Stronger leadership confidence, more connected youth networks, and greater opportunities for young people to contribute to community decisions.
Dialogue and Peacebuilding
This programme area focuses on creating space for listening, respectful dialogue and shared problem-solving across communities. KYTI has identified a youth peacebuilding initiative for the 2027 election period and beyond as planned work; activities should be described as upcoming until implementation is confirmed.
Planned activities
- Community dialogue and listening sessions.
- Awareness of peaceful ways to address disagreement.
- Opportunities for young people to discuss shared community concerns.
- Support for collaboration and community cohesion.
Who it is intended to serve
Young people, youth groups and community stakeholders interested in peaceful engagement and stronger community relationships.
Intended outcomes
More constructive conversations, greater understanding across differing perspectives, and stronger awareness of peaceful community participation.
Town Hall Community Dialogues
Town Hall Community Dialogues bring young people, youth groups and community stakeholders together to identify local challenges, share experiences and discuss practical priorities. The approach creates a pathway for local voices to be heard and for community concerns to be organised into topics for follow-up.
Key activities
- Ward-level discussions and community meetings.
- Identifying local challenges and shared priorities.
- Encouraging collaboration among youth groups and community structures.
- Documenting issues and possible actions for follow-up.
Who it serves
Young people, youth groups, community organisations and residents who want to discuss local priorities together.
Intended outcomes
Clearer community priorities, stronger local connections, more inclusive conversations and practical topics for coordinated follow-up.