These guidelines are in line with The NYC act 2009, Sub section 5(1)( g) and (h)

1. SUMMARY OF THE NATIONAL YOUTH COUNCIL ACT 2009 ELECTION GUIDELINES These guidelines are in line with The NYC act 2009, Sub section 5(1)( g) and (h)

2. INTRODUCTION • The purpose of these guidelines is to; • Prescribe the manner of electing the youth representatives to the National Youth Council. • Facilitate the process of electing the youth representatives to the National Youth Council.

3. Election Supervision Committees Election supervisory committees shall be established at various levels • National level • County level • Constituency level • Divisional level • Location level • Sub-location

4. Functions of elections supervisory committee • To identify convenient voting venues • To verify the election registers • To supervise the elections • Ensure elections rules are adhered to • To file returns to the next level • Handle elections related grievances

5. Election Register • All youth in a sub-location aged between 18-35 interested in participating in NYC elections will have to register with area youth officer • The register will indicate the name, identity card number and age

6. ELECTIONS • Candidates at the sub-location level must be nominated by at least 20 registered youth • Each nominating group shall present 2 names of either gender • There shall be 6 elected leaders at each level • Not more than two thirds of elected youth leaders shall be of the same gender at all levels

7. SUB-LOCATION LEVEL Voters at sub-location level shall comprise all registered youth, Kenyan citizen between ages 18 to 35 A holder of a Kenya Certificate of Primary Education. A good conduct certificate by the area chief/assistant chief/Religious leader or the Police. Not more than two thirds of elected youth leaders shall be of the same gender Six elected leaders shall be voters at the next level

8. LOCATIONAL LEVEL • Voters at this level shall comprise six elected Youth Leaders from each of the sub locations within that location. • A candidate at the location level must be proposed by at least five elected youth leaders from the sub-location level. • The six youth leaders elected shall be voters at the next level.

9. Division and Constituency level • Voters at this level shall comprise six elected Youth Leaders from each of the locations within that Division • A candidate must be proposed by at least five elected youth leaders from the location level. • The six youth leaders shall be voters at the next level.

10. Constituency level • Voters shall comprise of six elected Leaders from each Division within the constituency. • Each candidate to be proposed by five elected youth leaders from the Divisional level. • There will be two ballot boxes one for the County level and the other for the National Youth Congress • Three of the youth leaders elected shall go to the National Youth Congress while the other three to proceed to County level.

11. County Level • Voters shall comprise 3 elected Leaders from each of the constituencies • A candidate is preferably an undergraduate degree holder fro a recognized institution. • A candidate must be proposed by at least 5 elected youth leaders from the constituency level • The leaders shall elect three youth to the National Delegates Forum

12. The National Youth Congress • There shall be a National Youth Congress held by the Ministry of Youth and Sports • The Congress shall nominate 8 youths as prescribed in sub section (5) subsection 1(h) of the NYC Act. No county shall have more than one member elected to the National Youth Council from the Congress. • The National Elections Supervision Committee shall supervise the elections

13. Composition of the National Youth Congress • Three youth leaders from each constituency shall be voters • Various leaders from youth serving organizations and development partners shall also be in attendance

14. Voting Voting shall be by secret ballot Voting at each level shall be a one day exercise one week after the lower level elections Voting will be supervised by the Elections supervisory committee Voting and counting of votes shall begin at 8.00 am and end at 5.00pm at the published voting centers Candidates shall confirm the results.

15. Qualification of candidates • Candidates will be required to meet minimum qualification at various levels including • Recommendations/certificate of good conduct • Have achieved some academic standards • Must be of age 18-35 years • Must be proposed as prescribed by the guidelines

16. Conflict of Interest • No candidate shall be eligible for election if such a person has participated in the civil education training as a trainer of the NYC elections or is an officer participating in the NYC operationalization exercise

17. Voting Irregularities • All election offences set out in Election Offences Act, Laws of Kenya shall apply. • Non compliance with these guidelines shall also be an offence • The Elections supervisory committee shall handle election grievances at each level or the next rank. • The final appeal lies before the Nation Elections Supervisory Committee

18. Miscellaneous • The Ministry will seek services of The Interim Independent Election Commission • The Provincial Administration and Internal Security will assist in sensitization and provision of security • The elected leaders are expected to offer leadership services and promote the spirit of volunteerism in the country

19. THANK YOU