2025 President’s Fellowship – Chandaria Legacy Award Ceremony
Global Peace Foundation (GPF) Kenya strengthened its youth leadership development agenda through a dual milestone event held in November 2025 at Athi River area: the launch of the second sowing of the Chandaria–Daystar University Tree Nursery and the graduation of the fifth cohort of the President’s Fellowship – Chandaria Legacy Award Program. Convened in partnership with Daystar University, the Chandaria Foundation, KCB Foundation, and UNICAF, the event brought together more than 100 graduating fellows, university leaders, philanthropic partners, and public sector stakeholders committed to nurturing ethical, innovative, and service-oriented young leaders.
The ceremony was officiated by the Honorable Salim Mvurya, EGH, cabinet secretary for the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy & Sports, who stressed the importance of investing in youth as drivers of sustainable development and social cohesion. At the launch of the tree nursery initiative, the cabinet secretary highlighted the role of youth-led environmental action in advancing Kenya’s tree-growing agenda and building long-term stewardship of natural resources.
The event transitioned to the graduation of the 2025 President’s Fellowship – Chandaria Legacy Award recipients, a flagship youth leadership program led by GPF Kenya that has mentored over 500 young leaders since 2021. In his keynote address, Hon. Mvurya commended the fellows for their discipline, service, and resilience throughout the program, emphasizing that leadership grounded in character and service is essential for national transformation.
2025 President’s Fellowship – Chandaria Legacy Award Ceremony
Speakers from partner institutions, including Professor Laban Ayiro, vice chancellor of Daystar University; Mr. Daniel Juma, Africa regional representative and country director, Global Peace Foundation Kenya; Professor Deo Jaganyi, vice chancellor of Mount Kenya University; and representatives of the Chandaria Foundation, KCB Foundation, and UNICAF, reinforced a shared commitment to mentorship, institutional collaboration, and values-based leadership formation. Their remarks highlighted the role of universities and partners in equipping young people with ethical frameworks, practical skills, and opportunities for civic engagement.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs reiterated its support for strengthening the fellowship and expanding pathways for youth empowerment through national programs focused on innovation, the creative economy, digital entrepreneurship, sports-based talent development, and employment and skills development initiatives. These efforts align with Kenya’s broader priorities to harness youth potential for inclusive economic growth and social stability.
2025 President’s Fellowship – Chandaria Legacy Award Ceremony
As the fifth cohort joins a growing alumni network, fellows were encouraged to apply their training through service, bridge-building across communities, and problem-solving leadership.
The President’s Fellowship, implemented by GPF Kenya in partnership with the Chandaria Foundation and the Ministry of Youth Affairs, continues to advance GPF’s global youth leadership development work by combining mentorship, skills development, environmental stewardship, and civic responsibility.
Through initiatives that link values education to real-world action, Global Peace Foundation Kenya is contributing to the formation of a generation of young leaders prepared to lead with integrity, innovate for the common good, and strengthen peace and development in their communities and beyond.
