The Principal Secretary (PS) State Department for East African Community, Dr. Kevit Desai paid tribute to the youth as important stakeholders in the EAC integration process since they form a substantial part of the population and their participation in the Consultative Dialogue Framework (CDF) cannot be understated. The PS made the remarks during the National Dialogue Forum held between 23rd and 24th March 2022,
He said that several initiatives to mainstream youth into the EAC policy, programs, and projects such as; harmonization of curricula; examination; certification; accreditation of education of training institutes; and harmonization of university fees have been put in place.
Dr. Desai called on the youth to understand and internalize the initiatives of the integration process as this will enable them to spread the integration process to the grassroots and critique the process and policies of implementation.
On his part, the Chair of the National Dialogue Committee – Kenya, Mr. Masheti Masinjila acknowledged the notable presence of the youth whom he said had attended the forum in good numbers, a clear indication that the dialogue process will continue.
