from The Youth Agenda

Greetings,

Warm greetings from The Youth Agenda,

With the dawn of the new constitutional dispensation in the country, there comes a heavy responsibility of implementation and entrenchment of the culture of constitutionalism and rule of law. Young people need to seize their space and time in this historical moment and claim their position at the pinnacle of the new constitutional order.

Thus through the initiative, “Creating Learning Platforms for Reconciling and Recreating the Republic; Students Speak and Call for a Responsive Constitution”; the Youth Agenda has sought to mobilize and sensitize young people towards recreating their country by constructively getting involved in taking control of their constitutional rights and welfare. With a focus on youth in institutions of higher learning, the Youth Agenda sought to revive the voice of this critical group once referred to as the engines of reform, due to their role in calling and demanding for rule of law and good governance.

We are therefore pleased to inform you of the Launch of our publication dubbed ‘Student Speak’ which is a compilation of student views and reflections on constitutional reforms. The ‘Student Speak’ publication reflects findings from eleven Kenyan Universities during the constitutional review process in 2009 and also outlines the significant role young people can play in implementing the new constitution of Kenya, to being the driving force in realising the new constitutional order in the true spirit of constitutionalism. The full publication can be accessed on our website, ww.youthagenda.org

The ‘Student Speak’ Launch shall take place on Thursday 30th June 2011 at the Hilton Hotel from 7.30am.Your presence will be greatly appreciated.