Our Mission
To enhance the purpose, rights and talents of young people as active citizens and agents of change — mobilizing, collaborating, empowering and transforming youth across Makueni County.
Who We Are
About Makueni Youth Network
Youth-led community-based organization in Wote, Makueni County, founded 2014.
Makueni Youth Network CBO was founded in 2014 to build a movement of young people committed to driving positive change across social, educational, political and economic spaces.
We believe young people are transformative leaders. We mobilize, collaborate, empower and transform youth to actively engage in decision-making — increasing representation and grassroots civic action across the county.
What Guides Us
Our Mission & Vision
Two simple statements anchor every program, partnership and policy we touch.
Our Vision
A just community where young people enjoy dignified lives — with the voice, opportunity and dignity to shape their own futures.
What We Stand For
Our Core Values
Six principles we test every decision against — from the county hall to the village meeting.
Youth Leadership
We trust young people to lead. Programs are built with, not for, our members.
Collaboration
We work shoulder-to-shoulder with partners, peers and the communities we serve.
Empowerment
We unlock the skills, voice and resources every young person needs to act.
Transformation
We measure success in changed systems — not just completed workshops.
Integrity
Honest with our members, transparent with our partners, accountable to all.
Inclusion
Every young person belongs here — across gender, ability, faith and circumstance.