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The National Youth Council and NCIC have signed a two-year pact to mobilize youth for peace and prevent violence ahead of the 2027 General Election.

A historic handshake between the National Youth Council and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission sets the stage for a violence-free 2027, placing Kenya's youth at the vanguard of peace.
The ink is dry, but the real work has just begun. In a decisive move to inoculate the country against the perennial fever of election violence, the National Youth Council (NYC) and the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) have forged a two-year strategic alliance. This is not merely a memorandum of understanding; it is a tactical blueprint designed to convert Kenya's "youth bulge"—often weaponized by political elites—into the nation's most formidable peace-keeping force.
Why does this matter now? With the 2027 General Election looming on the horizon, the spectre of past unrest remains a potent anxiety for many Kenyans. This partnership acknowledges a stark reality: young people are the primary demographics of both instigators and victims of political violence. By formalizing this collaboration today, the agencies are attempting to rewrite the script of the next election cycle before the campaigns even begin.
The agreement, signed in Nairobi by NYC CEO Gloria Wawira and NCIC CEO Dr. Daniel Mutegi Giti, establishes a joint technical committee to oversee a rigorous program of action. The strategy is built on three pillars:
"We are moving from rhetoric to operation," stated Dr. Giti during the signing. "We cannot wait until the ballot boxes are open to talk about cohesion. We must inoculate the body politic now."
Kenya's political history is replete with instances of youth radicalization. From the post-election violence of 2007 to the localized skirmishes of 2017, the pattern is tragically consistent. "Young people are often treated as political infantry," observes Wawira. "This partnership is about reclaiming our agency. We are not tools for chaos; we are the architects of the future."
The initiative will also focus on "hotspot" counties—areas historically prone to ethnic flare-ups. Special town hall meetings and youth-led dialogue forums are scheduled to commence immediately in these high-risk zones.
As the political temperature begins to rise, the efficacy of this pact will be tested. The NYC and NCIC have committed to quarterly public reports on their progress, a level of transparency that suggests a serious commitment to results. "We are building a firewall against hatred," Wawira concluded. "And every young Kenyan is a brick in that wall."
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