National Youth Council Elections Postponed Following Court Order
The 2026 National Youth Council (NYC) elections have been postponed following a court order issued by the High Court in Kiambu.
The Ministry of Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports said on Thursday that it had been served with an order staying the implementation of Gazette Notice No. 10421, through which the Cabinet Secretary for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy and Sports gazetted the 2026 NYC elections.
The order means the elections will not proceed on the previously announced dates pending further directions or determination by the court.
The elections had been scheduled to take place in three phases, beginning with the ward-level elections on October 9, 2026.
The constituency-level elections were scheduled for October 16, followed by the national-level elections on October 30.
The ministry said it would comply with the court order and provide further updates on the election timetable once the court issues further directions.
“The Ministry assures all registered voters, aspirants, youth stakeholders, partners, and the general public of its commitment to upholding the rule of law and ensuring the electoral process is conducted in accordance with the applicable legal framework,” the ministry said.
Despite the postponement, the ministry said voter education and public sensitisation activities would continue in the interim.
It said the activities would help keep registered voters and other stakeholders informed as the process awaits further directions from the court.
The ministry urged voters, aspirants and other stakeholders to rely on official communication for updates regarding the elections.
