Youth Agenda

Nairobi, Kenya

Democracy & Civil societyChildren & YouthEmployment & SkillsGender equality

NGOFounded 1996National reach

Profile last updated: August 21, 2026

About

Founded in 1996, Youth Agenda is a non-governmental organisation based in Nairobi, Kenya working on democracy & civil society, children & youth, employment & skills +2 more.

Youth Agenda (YAA) is a national non-governmental organisation in Kenya, established in 1996, that works to advance youth inclusion in governance, leadership and socio-economic development. Its work covers youth participation and representation in decision-making, monitoring of county budgets and the County Integrated Development Plans, open contracting and procurement transparency in Nairobi City County, youth employment and entrepreneurship, and civic and political education for students and young women. It runs research and data initiatives such as the Kenya Youth Development Index, delivers training and mentorship for youth leaders and youth-led organisations, and engages government, the private sector and development partners on youth-responsive policy.

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Founded

1996

Organisation type

NGO

Legal name

Youth Agenda

Focus areas

youthgovernancecivic engagementopen contractingyouth employmentKenya

Languages

Causes & programmes

Causes

Democracy & Civil societyChildren & YouthEmployment & SkillsGender equalityEnvironment & Climate

Works for

YouthWomen & GirlsPeople with disabilitiesStudentsUnemployed people

How they work

Advocacy & campaigningCapacity buildingResearchAwareness & educationCommunity programmes

Programmes

Young Africa Works

Employment & Skills · Kenya

Training and support programme with BrighterMonday Kenya and the Mastercard Foundation to equip young people in Bungoma, Kakamega, Busia and Nairobi County with skills and networks for dignified work or entrepreneurship, with a focus on young women, persons with disabilities and internally displaced persons.

Towards Open Contracting

Democracy & Civil society · Kenya

Civic-tech and governance initiative in Nairobi City County that promotes transparent, inclusive public procurement, including youth access to AGPO opportunities and open contracting data.

Kenya Youth Development Index

Children & Youth · Kenya

National framework tracking youth development across Kenya's 47 counties in education and skilling, employment and economic empowerment, and civic engagement and political participation.

Countries of operation

Kenya

Funding & support

Funded by

GrantsEU fundingGovernment funding

Credentials & affiliations

Awards

Best Youth Serving Organization

SDG Forum2020

Partnerships

BrighterMonday Kenya, Mastercard Foundation, Light for the World, Ford Foundation, UNDP Kenya, UN Women, Oxfam, DAI, Hivos, KEPSA, TISA, Kenya Community Development Foundation, Development Gateway, Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, AGPO Secretariat