Kenya is set to host over 1,000 youths for the second CorpsAfrica All-Country Conference (ACC 2025), a major gathering of youth leaders, volunteers, and development experts focused on advancing community-led solutions across the continent. This conference, organised by CorpsAfrica, an international non-governmental organization active in 10 African countries, arrives at a pivotal moment for Africa’s youth.
Director General and Principal Lecturer Dr Tom Wanyama noted that with over 70 per cent of sub-Saharan Africa’s population under the age of 30, and projections placing the youth population at 830 million by 2050, the continent is on the brink of a demographic shift that could redefine its future.
“Our objective as an organization is to mobilize college-educated youth by providing a platform to make a difference in regional communities through volunteerism and entrepreneurship,” said Wanyama in a speech delivered on his behalf by Dr Patricia Kingori-Mugendi, Country Director of CorpsAfrica/Kenya.
As Africa faces pressing development challenges and opportunities, Dr. Wanyama emphasized that ACC 2025 positions youth not just as recipients of aid but as architects of transformation—one village, one idea, one volunteer at a time.
He also mentioned that the upcoming conference is being held in partnership with the Kenya School of Government, which has committed to supporting CorpsAfrica’s mission of empowering African youth through service. Dr. Wanyama urged partners and stakeholders to rise to the occasion.
“The demand for change from young people across the continent reflects the determination of a well-educated generation eager to shape their own future,” he said. “As joint stakeholders in advancing youth leadership, innovation, and development, we must increase our mentorship, funding, and collaboration efforts to address the most pressing needs of young people across the continent.”
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