The Government of Kenya has published the official timetable for the National Youth Council elections in the latest Kenya Gazette (17th April 2026).
According to Gazette Notice No. 5586, the dates are now fixed as follows:
Ward Level Youth Council Elections – 5th July 2026
Constituency Level Youth Council Elections – 16th July 2026
National Youth Congress Elections – 27th July 2026
The Gazette also confirms the appointment of a National Steering Committee to oversee the entire process, with George Marcel O. Osaso as Chairperson.
Who qualifies to participate, vote or vie?
Any Kenyan youth aged 18 to 35 years (as at 31st December 2026) who:
Holds a valid National ID (or passport)
Has a minimum qualification of KCSE certificate
Is of good conduct (recommendation letter from Assistant Chief, Area Chief or Police — not older than 3 months)
Complies with Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity
How to register and participate
Register as a NYC member/voter — Go to the official National Youth Council website (nationalyouthcouncil.go.ke or nyc.ecitizen.go.ke). Registration is free and open now to all eligible youth. Once registered, you can both vote and vie for positions.
To vote — You must be a registered NYC voter. The process starts at Ward level (e.g. Kongoni Ward, Sinoko Ward, Nzoia Ward, Sango Ward, Likuyani Ward).
To vie/contest —
For Ward Delegate: Get nominated by at least 50 registered NYC youths.
For Constituency Delegate: Proposed by at least one ward delegate and seconded by another.
No political party affiliation is required.
One anonymous youth mobiliser from Likuyani told Likuyani Digest:
“Finally we have clear dates and the full process. Our boys and girls in Likuyani can now register online, organise in their wards and make sure real youth voices from the ground go to the council. This is our moment — no excuses.”
The entire process is guided by the National Youth Council (Election of Certain Council Members) Regulations, 2021. All details, including nomination forms and guidelines, are available on the official NYC website and through the newly appointed Steering Committee.
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