Welcome to the April 2025 edition of the Youth Future Lab Monthly Magazine! This month, we celebrate the transformative power of quiet, consistent action. Across Kenya and beyond, young people are shaping the future—through the stories they tell, the digital tools they master, and the natural ecosystems they help restore.
At Youth Future Lab, we believe that meaningful change doesn’t always need a megaphone. Sometimes, it begins with a single voice, a click of a keyboard, or the planting of a seed. In this edition, we highlight key milestones from our three pillars—Youth Media, Digital Inclusion, and Environmental Action—that reflect our ongoing mission to empower young people to lead, create, and thrive.
Youth Media: Leading the Conversation
Young people aren’t just joining conversations—they’re leading them. Through our youth media programs, we’ve seen a surge of creativity and courage as youth step up to document social issues, tell community stories, and experiment with innovative formats like blogs, podcasts, and short films.
Our partnership with platforms like Mojatu.com has given youth storytellers a broader stage. They’ve tackled timely topics such as urban youth and climate anxiety, women breaking barriers in tech, and life in informal settlements. These narratives don’t just inform—they spark dialogue, offering insight into the realities and dreams of a generation ready to lead.
Guided by seasoned journalists and mentors, our young creators are sharpening their storytelling skills and learning to balance personal voice with community-rooted perspectives. Their voices are reshaping the media space, one story at a time.
Digital Inclusion: Access as Empowerment
We believe digital access is not a luxury—it’s a right. That’s why we’ve continued to expand our ICT hubs and learning programs in underserved communities. From rural villages to peri-urban schools, the impact has been profound.
This quarter, we saw a 30% rise in active learners across our digital centers. More young women, particularly from Embu and Kiambu counties, are stepping into tech spaces, learning everything from basic computer skills to coding and video editing.
On platforms like Kutambua.com, learners are accessing CBC-aligned content, attending virtual classes, and diving into financial literacy courses. One standout story is from Mutus, where a young girl created her first piece of digital art after joining our hub. In Laikipia, a teacher now enhances science lessons with interactive online tools. These are the seeds of a more inclusive digital future.
Environmental Action: Growing with Purpose
Our environmental work continues to take root and grow. From tree-planting drives to conservation research, our green journey is alive with community and purpose.
In Kiambu’s Maguguni Village, saplings planted last year are now thriving, cared for by dedicated community members. In Laikipia’s Nareto Conservancy, youth, scientists, and elders came together to explore weather tools, water testing, and indigenous sustainability practices.
This month, we proudly highlight our collaboration with the Maasai community in promoting sustainable beekeeping—a practice that supports both biodiversity and livelihoods.
As we celebrate these milestones, we invite you to reflect, engage, and continue building with us. Change is happening. And it’s only just begun.
Warm regards,
The Youth Future Lab Team
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