Phyllis Atieno

This session will focus on empowering youth through job creation and entrepreneurial opportunities, exploring innovative solutions to tackle unemployment in Africa. It will feature a showcase by Ms. Agnes Patriciah Mweni from Tangaza University, highlighting key initiatives for youth empowerment. The panel includes Ms. Phyllis Atieno from Global Shapers Nairobi, Mr. Wycliffe Guguni, Country Director at KECTIL, Mr. Victor Apollo, Head of Solution Mapping at UNDP Accelerator Labs – Kenya, and Ms. Desire Peters, Chief Programme Operations Officer at Gold Youth South Africa. The session will be moderated by Ms. Irene Omogi from GIZ, fostering a dynamic conversation on youth-driven employment solutions and social innovation.