Tiaty Youth Development Association CBO

12/12/2025

🇰🇪 Jamhuri Day Message 2025 🇰🇪
By Ambassador Kolem Rutto

On this Jamhuri Day, we celebrate not only our nation’s independence but also the spirit of resilience, unity, and hope that continues to define us as Kenyans.

As we reflect on how far we have come, I am reminded of the strength and potential within our communities—especially here in the North Rift and Tiaty Constituency. Our young people remain the greatest asset of this nation, full of ideas, talent, and leadership waiting to be nurtured and supported.

This year, I reaffirm my commitment to community engagement, peace-building, psychosocial support, and creating safe spaces for young people. Through continuous lobbying and partnerships, we are working tirelessly to connect our youth with opportunities that can open doors—whether through skills development, mentorship, entrepreneurship, or education.

I also take this moment to invite embassies, development partners, and international organizations to walk with us. The North Rift has immense potential, and with your support, we can scale impactful programmes in:
✓ Youth empowerment
✓ Peace and security
✓ Sexual and reproductive health education
✓ Economic development
✓ Community resilience and climate action

Together, we can empower a generation that is confident, informed, and ready to contribute to Kenya’s growth.

As we celebrate our freedom today, may we continue building a nation where every young person has a voice, a chance, and a future.

Happy Jamhuri Day to all!
Let us keep the spirit of nation-building alive—right from our villages to the global stage. 🇰🇪✨

07/12/2025

🌟 A Proud Milestone Achieved! 🌟

I am humbled and excited to announce that I have officially graduated from the GRIC Africa Youth Leadership Fellowship. This achievement is a true reflection of resilience, hard work, determination, and a deep commitment to serving my community.

Becoming part of this transformative fellowship has strengthened my leadership journey and empowered me to continue championing positive change, especially for young people in Tiaty and across Baringo County.

I am grateful to everyone who supported, encouraged, and believed in me throughout this journey. This is not just my win—it's a win for my community and for every young person striving to rise against all odds.

We rise, we lead, and we inspire.
Onward to greater impact! ✨💪🏽 Fikirini Jacobs Baringo County Government Horn of Africa Youth Network Youth Senate - Kenya Nacada Kenya NSDCC GIZ,German International Cooperation Help Mission Development Services, HMDS Baringo News UNFPA Lopoyin Foundation

07/12/2025

The only Senior Counsel from Baringo and Pokot land.

Congratulations Madam Commissioner. At this rate, she could become the Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya.

👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🎊🎉🍾

04/12/2025

This season, what they see can shape what they try. 💡

Substance use portrayed as "cool" or "normal" in shows and ads directly impacts young, impressionable viewers—increasing curiosity and risk.

We urge media creators: be mindful. Entertain with purpose. Choose storylines that inspire health, not harmful experimentation.

Together, let’s stream hope, not harm. ❤️✨

04/12/2025

📺 What fills their screen, fills their world.

Our message is clear: Alcohol and drug use have no place in children’s programs. Young viewers are forming their view of the world—what they see should empower, educate, and protect them.

Media has the power to build up or break down. Choose to build. Choose to inspire. Choose to safeguard.

Tag a content creator who makes a difference in kids' lives 👇

01/12/2025

Commemoration Message – World AIDS Day, Kabarnet, Baringo County

Theme: One Race, One Goal – Ending AIDS in Adolescents and Young People

Today, we join the global community in commemorating World AIDS Day in Kabarnet, Baringo County, united under the powerful theme “One Race, One Goal – Ending AIDS in Adolescents and Young People.” This day reminds us of our shared responsibility to safeguard the health, dignity, and future of our adolescents and youth—a generation that holds the promise of a stronger, more resilient society.

In Baringo County, young people continue to face multiple intersecting risks that heighten vulnerability to HIV infection, including limited access to accurate information, stigma, peer pressure, harmful cultural practices, and alcohol and drug abuse. Through awareness creation, community dialogues, school outreaches, and referral pathways, we are committed to equipping adolescents with the knowledge, skills, and support systems they need to make informed life choices.

This year’s commemoration highlights:

1. Prevention and Knowledge Empowerment

We continue to champion youth-friendly education on:

HIV prevention (ABC approach, PrEP, PEP, condom use)

Understanding risks and early warning signs of infection

Comprehensive sexuality education

Healthy relationships and consent

2. Strengthening Referral Pathways

Working with partners such as NSDCC, Ministry of Health, NACADA, local health facilities, and community health promoters, we ensure that adolescents and young people can access:

HIV testing and counseling

Treatment and adherence support

Psychosocial support services

Mental health interventions

Drug and substance abuse recovery programs

3. Addressing Alcohol and Drug Abuse Among Young People

Alcohol and drug abuse significantly increases HIV vulnerability among adolescents. Through our youth-focused prevention programs, mentorship, and awareness campaigns, we continue to:

Create safe spaces for behavior change

Offer psychosocial support

Promote recreation and alternative activities

Engage young champions in peer-to-peer advocacy

Partner with NACADA and community policing to reduce access and abuse

4. Community Engagement and Youth Leadership

We recognize the strength of youth-led initiatives in Baringo County. Through Tiaty Youth Development Association (TYDA), OMU (Operation Maliza Uhalifu) engagements, peer counseling clubs, and community dialogues, young people are taking the lead in:

Challenging stigma

Encouraging health-seeking behavior

Advocating for prevention

Supporting their peers through challenges

Conclusion

As we mark this World AIDS Day, we reaffirm our commitment to a future where no young person dies from AIDS, where adolescents have full access to inclusive health services, and where stigma, discrimination, and harmful practices have no place in our communities.

Together—youth, community leaders, health workers, government, and organizations—we march as one race with one goal:
Ending AIDS among adolescents and young people in Baringo County. NSDCC Nacada Kenya Baringo County Government Baringo News Fikirini Jacobs The Global Fund Amref Health Africa in Kenya Youth Senate - Kenya Horn of Africa Youth Network

18/11/2025

18/11/2025

NATIONAL UNITY FOR SAFER ROADS!

Yesterday, NACADA County offices nationwide stood with NTSA to mark the World Day of Remembrance for Road Traffic Victims.

One clear message as the holidays begin: Don't Mix Driving with Drink or Drugs. Let's honor the lost by protecting the living. Make a safe choice today.

14/11/2025

Abstain you can leave clean and be sober.

07/11/2025

Earlier today, we joined H.E. President William Samoei Ruto as he officially launched the National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (NYOTA) Project, at Mumias Sports Complex, Kakamega County.

The NYOTA Project is anchored on five key Components: Business Support (110,000 youth), Apprenticeships (90,000 youth), Savings Mobilisation under the NSSF Haba Haba Scheme (190,000 youth), Digital Literacy and Employment Systems Training (600,000 youth), and Recognition of Prior Learning (20,000 youth), totalling 820,000 beneficiaries.

Today, 12,155 beneficiaries of the Business Support Component from Cluster 1 (Western Counties Cluster) successfully received their First batch of the grant after H.E. the president launched the project. This marks the start of the nationwide rollout, where 70 youth in each of the 1,450 wards will receive their share of the business grant to spur local enterprise.

As directed by H.E the President during the launch today, the remaining clusters will within the next two weeks utmost undergo entrepreneurship and business skills training and receive their respective disbursements.

The NYOTA Project is a key pillar of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), empowering young Kenyans to drive inclusive growth and shape the nation’s economic future.

20/10/2025

What defines a hero? It's not just about providing light; it's about being a light.

We celebrate the unsung heroes across Kenya who are illuminating their communities with something even more powerful: hope, knowledge, and prevention. They are the frontline champions building a sober, safer, and stronger Kenya from the ground up. Their dedication is the energy that truly drives us forward. Fikirini Jacobs Youth Senate - Kenya Nacada Kenya Baringo County Government Maurine Limashep

Join us in celebrating them.

11/10/2025

World Mental Health Day – Kabarnet Park
Yesterday I had the honor of attending the World Mental Health Day commemoration at Kabarnet Park, where we engaged the community on the importance of mental health awareness and prevention programs.

I took the opportunity to address the community on the need to continue promoting mental wellness, tackling alcohol and drug abuse, and supporting our young people through early prevention and counseling initiatives.

Special congratulations to all Recovery Coaches working tirelessly at the grassroots level for their dedication in community sensitization, prevention work, and treatment referrals — your commitment is transforming lives and restoring hope.

I also wish to appreciate NACADA and other partners and stakeholders for their continued collaboration in strengthening mental health and recovery programs across our communities. Together, we can build a healthier, more resilient society.