WHY KENYAN POLICE BLOCK MAJOR ROAD DUE TO YOUTH SUMMIT

Police have announced the closure of major roads in the city center to enhance the operations of a major youth summit at the Kenyatta International Convention Center (KICC).

According to Nairobi police boss Adamson Bungei, Parliament Road, City Hall Way, Taifa Road and Harambee Avenue will be closed for the four days.

”We urge motorists to cooperate and listen to instructions given out by officers on the ground. Motorists are also encouraged to use alternative routes,” he said.

The summit is sponsored by Kenya, YouthConnekt Africa Hub and UNDP.

The 6th edition of the YouthConnekt Africa Summit is expected to convene over 20,000 young people, government officials, corporate leaders and development champions.

The YouthConnekt Africa 2023 summit will bring together over 20,000 young people across Africa and beyond under the theme,”Youth Innovating a Borderless African Reinassance.”

This year’s summit aims to spotlight Youth leadership and innovation for Africa’s integration through policy discussions, storytelling and networking, and entrepreneur focused programmes including a marketplace and investor meetings.

The YouthConnekt Africa has evolved into the largest business and policy convener on youth development in Africa.

Hosted by Heads of State, the summit engages youth with leaders, policymakers, development champions and various actors on emerging development issues.

It drives strong policy influence and increased investment in the creation of opportunities for young people in Africa