Youth–Parliamentary Retreat on Unlocking Youth Potential, Decent Jobs and Investment in Kenya’s Agrifood Systems

This resource highlights the outcomes and key discussions from the Youth–Parliamentary Retreat on Unlocking Youth Potential, Decent Jobs and Investment in Kenya’s Agrifood Systems, held on 19–20 June 2026 in Diani, Kwale County.

The retreat brought together youth and parliamentary stakeholders to examine how Kenya can translate policy commitments into meaningful economic opportunities for young people across the agrifood system.

Discussions focused on youth employment, decent jobs, enterprise growth, investment, financing, resilience and food sovereignty, with emphasis on moving beyond youth participation towards measurable economic outcomes.

The resource provides insights for young agripreneurs, policymakers, investors, development partners and other stakeholders working to strengthen youth participation and investment in Kenya’s and Africa's agrifood systems.