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“Elimika” & “Wajibu Wetu to be rebranded to “Elimika Wajibika-Vijana Amkeni”

“There is need to rebrand Elimika and Wajibu Wetu into one formidable and inclusive Programme. This rebranding will connect three circles of knowledge that is the University of Nairobi, Elimika and Wajibu Wetu,” said the UNESCO/UNITWIN Chair, Prof. Judith Bahemuka. “The youth programme is centered on facilitating young people’s active participation and engagement with systems, technologies, institutions and governments, towards finding space for expression and growth.”

Visit by FORD Foundations President to the University of Nairobi on 10th January 2019.

The visit by Ford Foundation President to the University of Nairobi was aimed at cementing the organizations voice in matters relating to Youth Empowerment. Mr. Walker urged the youth to overcome the challenges posed by inequalities. Giving a public lecture at the University of Nairobi’s Taifa Hall where he addressed several issues including, inequality, education, entrepreneurship, philanthropy.  Reflecting on his own life he observed that he had to overcome several challenges to be where he is today.

Universities for a Sustainable Culture of Peace and Security.

The Vice Chancellor of the University of Nairobi in his keynote address indicated that the “Wajibu Wetu” project had been an attempt to fall back on the wisdom of the authors of Sessional Paper No. 10; the vision of the Kenyan Nation as articulated in the National Anthem; and through University Research and Community engagement, to create a sustainable culture of peace and security both in our Universities and communities.

Makueni County

Youth priority needs in Makueni County are not different from those affecting other youth in Kenya, they include; employment, skill development, information access and utilization, Agricultural technologies and financial access. The level of computer literacy is high. This is attributed to the different programs being implemented in the County such as Tusome Computer Mashinani and the Establishment of ICT centres in every ward.

Elimika Phase III: Nairobi County

Elimika Team members interviewing a Key Informant in Kwale

Majority of the youth were more aware of the Constitutional principles and provisions, knew development actors within their sub- counties and were largely in touch with them, with several of them having a chance to participate in sub-county decision making forums such as the budget forum, CDF discussions and various development issues.

Kwale County

During both in-depth interviews and group discussions, the locus was on a wide spectrum of carefully selected themes. These included:

Launch of Elimika Communication Strategy

The project is dubbed "Elimika" in Kiswahili. Its implementation is both innovative and adaptable and informed by the need to maximize avenues and strategies for creating knowledge societies. The initiative is collaborative, and embraces partnership with diverse institutions across the country.

Elimika heads to the grassroots: A Recap of February Activities

Leader’s Capacity Building The UNESCO Chair’s mission is to harmonize and bridge the gap between Universities and Communities. In harmony, Universities and Communities work together in promoting sustainable development. In this light, the Elimika Project has been working with local leaders on the subject of peace and security, fundamental human rights and freedoms. The project held two capacity building sessions with the local chiefs, ministry of water officials and a village bank’s board of directors & staff in Mbooni West Sub County in the month of February.

Youth For a Sustainable Culture of Peace and Security in the East African Region

Key stakeholders in "Nation Building" are youth, who, without a doubt, can, and do play a significant role in creating a culture of sustainable peace, security and development. The East African region is experiencing a youth bulge with significant social, economic, and political impact that, in turn, affect peace and security. This calls for urgent attention to the environment in which youth exercise their energy to make certain choices, and ways of meaningfully empowering and including them in the process of creating and sustaining a culture of peace.

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