Margaret Kiogora has been appointed to a new position after serving as the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the National Youth Council (NYC), a State Agency under the Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports from August 2023 to October 2024.
The President’s Award-Kenya (PA-K) Board of Trustees announced the appointment of Margaret as the CEO effective November 1, 2024.
In a statement dated November 6, the Board said Margaret will succeed Nellie Munala who retired on August 30, 2024, having served as CEO since 2015.
“Margaret brings a wealth of experience in strategic leadership and change management, stakeholder relationship building and partnerships, innovation and empowerment,” the Board said.
Margaret holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in International Relations and a master’s in business administration with a specialization in Human Resources from the United States International University – Africa.
Margaret Kiogora Achievement at NYC
During her leadership at NYC, Margaret demonstrated unwavering dedication to youth development and inclusivity.
Her role included spearheading initiatives aimed at empowering the youth and fostering their active participation towards their socio-economic transformation.
She successfully executed the organization’s core mission of strengthening youth capabilities and engagement through collaborative initiatives and strategic alliances.
Her notable accomplishments include having successfully hosted the landmark Youth Connekt Africa Summit in Nairobi (December 2023), which attracted an impressive gathering of more than 20,000 young delegates from over 40 nationalities.
She also spearheaded the implementation of NYC’s Strategic Plan (April 2024) and successfully coordinated the International Youth Week celebrations for two consecutive years (2023 and 2024).
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Youth Development
As a distinguished leader in youth development, Margaret played a pivotal role in shaping youth policies across Kenya, spearheading the creation of comprehensive youth development frameworks for 27 out of the 47 counties through the Kenya Youth Development Policies (KYD).
“Her strategic guidance aimed at enabling these counties to establish locally tailored youth programmes that address region-specific challenges and opportunities for young people,” PA-K said.
In recognition of her commitment to youth engagement, she orchestrated the International Youth Day 2024 celebrations, implementing an innovative outreach programme through “kikao” (discussion) sessions.
These sessions successfully connected with over 1,000 young individuals across diverse geographical locations, including Mombasa, Uasin Gishu (Eldoret), Isiolo, and Murang’a.
Additionally, they provided a platform for young people to voice their concerns, share aspirations, and contribute to policy discussions affecting their future.
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About The President’s Award- Kenya (PA-K)
PA-K is a State Agency under the Ministry of Youth Affairs Creative Economy and Sports established by an Act of Parliament, President’s Award Act No. 30 of 2017 and a franchise of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award.
President’s Award (PA) is an exciting self-development programme available to all young people countrywide between the ages of 14 and 24, equipping them with positive life skills to make a difference for themselves, their communities, country and the world.
The Award has three levels; Bronze, Silver and Gold and four sections-Voluntary Service, Physical Recreation, Skills and Adventurous Journey which are designed to provide a balanced programme of personal development and challenge.
Participants complete all four sections at each level in order to achieve their Award. At Gold level, participants also complete a Gold Residential Project.
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