NYC Announces October Dates for Youth Elections After 14-Year Wait

Author: Timothy CerulloPublished on: September 17, 2026Country: Kenya

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NYC Announces October Dates for Youth Elections After 14-Year Wait

The National Youth Council (NYC) announced that elections for new youth representatives will take place on October 9, 16, and 30, 2026, after a 14-year wait. Civic education was conducted at Thika Technical Institute to inform young people about the electoral process. Ward-level elections will be held on October 9, followed by constituency-level elections on October 16, culminating in the National Youth Congress on October 30.

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