The NYC Elections
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Election Process explained
The NYC elections has various stages from the ward level to the national level where the congress meets to elect the council..
Election Regulations
The National Youth Council Elections have clear regulations that guide every contestant to ensure they are open and transparent..
The Election Process
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What You Need to Know
Who is eligible to participate in the NYC elections?
Any Kenyan youth possessing a valid national ID.
What is the highest level of qualification to be eligible?
KCSE Certificate
What are the charges?
There are no charges.
What are the requirements to vote?
Be a registered voter to apply.
Do I have to be part of a political party to vie?
No
Who can register to vote?
Any Kenyan youth.
Who is eligible as an aspirant?
Any registered youth nominated by 50 other registered youth.
When will the elections be conducted?
The dates will be gazetted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy & Sports
Where will the elections be conducted?
Ward, Constituency and National levels.
How can I learn more about the NYC elections?
To learn more, check the official website of your National Youth Council or follow official announcements via social media
- A Kenyan citizen aged at least 18 years old and aged below 35 years of age as at 31st December of the election year.
- In possession of a birth certificate.
- Minimum qualification of a high school or secondary level certificate.
- In possession of a recommendation letter issued by the Assistant Chief, Area Chief or National [Police service at the ward where she or he is registered as voter. (no more than three months old on the presentation date)
- A registered voter
- Complied with the requirements of chapter six of the Constitution.
- a youth aspiring for the position of ward delegate must be nominated by at least fifty registered voters;
- a youth aspiring for the position of constituency delegate must be proposed by at least one ward delegate and seconded by at least one other ward delegate;
- a youth aspiring for the position of National Youth Congress delegate must be proposed by at least one Constituency delegate and seconded by at least one other Constituency delegate; and
- a youth aspiring for the position of member of the National Youth Council shall be proposed by at least one National Youth Congress Delegate and seconded by at least one other National Youth Congress delegate.
- Ward Level: The initial elections start at the ward level. Candidates contest within their local ward, and 6 elected representatives move on to the next level.
- Constituency Level: 2 Ward representatives then participate in elections at the constituency level, vying for higher representation.
- National Youth Congress: 580 Elected constituency representatives take part in the National Youth Congress elections, where candidates are chosen to represent the broader youth community.
- National Youth Council: Finally, the National Youth Congress elections determine the 8 members who will serve on the National Youth Council and The National Youth Congress shall also elect eight members from amongst its membership.