Written by Mike Kihaki

“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.

Acting Director Finance and Administration 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 Dr Wanyama in a speech delivered on his behalf of Director General Kenya School of Government Prof Nura Mohammed.

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…”