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COME Initiative signs MOU with State Department for Youth Affairs
A formal partnership agreement designates COME Initiative as an implementing partner for the Digital Skills Program, targeting 5,000+ youth across Western Kenya.
VIVA reached 5,200 young people in Kisumu in 2025
Our annual SRH program report reveals the highest beneficiary count in the program's history — with peer educators now operating across four Kisumu wards.
SIKIKA audio content now reaches 4,000 listeners across Kakuma camp
Through a WhatsApp distribution network and broadcast partnerships, SIKIKA has doubled its reach in Kakuma — making it the most listened-to youth program in the camp.
JIAJIRI Cohort 12 graduates — 168 new certified vocational trainees
The latest JIAJIRI cohort graduated 168 young people across ICT, entrepreneurship, and dressmaking tracks. 71% have reported employment or self-employment within 90 days.
CESC policy brief on youth unemployment adopted by Kisumu County Assembly
A policy brief co-authored by CESC participants and submitted through the County Assembly public participation process has been formally adopted as a county policy recommendation.
COME Initiative Theatre program showcased at Kisumu Arts Festival 2025
Twelve youth from our Theatre for Development program performed original works exploring gender, identity, and belonging at the annual Kisumu Arts Festival.