Youth

President Gustavo Petro met with content creator Westcol at the Casa de Nariño on March 27 in a live stream lasting over an hour that drew more than one million viewers. They discussed security, youth opportunities and education, highlighting differences on a 'tough hand' against crime. Petro stressed education as the true easy path for young people.

March 23, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

Kenya's Gen Z has revived the ‘Niko kadi’ slogan to urge youth to register as voters from next week and reshape 2027 leadership. The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission announced registration starts March 30 for 30 days. Several politicians have joined the call with varying aims.

The National Youth Service (NYS) has started a nationwide recruitment exercise for young Kenyans, running from March 16 to 21, 2026. Eligible youths are encouraged to attend designated centres in their sub-counties.

March 13, 2026 Ti AI ṣe iroyin

In Knivsta, first-time voters make up eight percent of the electorate for the election in six months, according to preliminary figures from Statistics Sweden. The municipality ranks fifth among Swedish municipalities, following Danderyd, Lomma, Salem, and Ekerö. The rising share of young voters challenges parties to tailor their policies and outreach.