YALI Regional Leadership Center – East Africa Cohort Now Open

Are you a young African leader ready to shape the future of your community?

The Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI) Regional Leadership Center East Africa is now open for new applications for its 2025 cohorts — and this is your chance to step into the spotlight.

What is YALI RLC East Africa?

YALI, launched by former U.S. President Barack Obama, is more than just a leadership program — it’s a movement. The Regional Leadership Center in East Africa, based at Kenyatta University in Nairobi, Kenya, offers immersive training to empower the next generation of change-makers from across 14 countries in the region.

Whether your passion lies in business, civic leadership, or public management, this fully funded opportunity is designed to sharpen your skills, expand your network, and help you lead transformation from the ground up.

What You’ll Gain

• World-class leadership training through a residential, virtual, or blended format
• A vibrant pan-African peer network and YALI alumni connections
• Mentorship and exposure to real-world case studies
• Life-long access to resources, funding opportunities, and partnerships

Who Can Apply?

You’re eligible if you:

• Are 18 to 35 years old
• Come from one of the 14 East/Central African countries (including Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, DRC, Ethiopia, and more)
• Are proficient in English
• Are passionate about creating positive change in your community

How to Apply?

Please visit the following link HERE

❗ Note: U.S. citizens and residents are not eligible.

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