The potential of the marginalized Muslim youth is nurtured, positively harnessed and

transformed for positive contribution in the Kenyan society in line with Islamic values.

KMYA exists to facilitate and promote, access to resources; innovate knowledge

creation and dissemination; and nurturing of progressive and value-driven leadership

among the marginalized Muslim youth.

The Kenya Muslim Youth Alliance (KMYA) is an independent national youth network

founded in November 2003 to empower young Muslims through constructive

engagement and encourage participation in nurturing democratic, healthy, and peaceful

and a just society for all.

Currently, the Alliance boasts of broad membership comprising of 153 youth led

community based organizations (CBOs), subscriber base of over 50,000 youth spread all

over the country, relatively positive profiles and an entrenched institutional goodwill. The

organization is served by a professional and competent team of nine Board members with

proven abilities and passion for youth development and well-being.

1. To focus on integrated programme approach towards addressing challenges,

interests and needs of the youthful Muslim community.

2. To strengthen the capacities of the Muslim youth organizations (e.g. societies,

CBOs, FBOs etc) in their efforts to realize their specific objectives and aspirations.

KMYA has published and distributed the New Dawn in Kenya since 2007.

The New Dawn provides readers with general news as well as news and stories

about the Muslim community, the Islamic religion, and the importance of

tolerance in a pluralistic society. Many articles clearly focused on democratic

institutions, good governance and accountability.

To read more issues of the New Dawn, visit: www.thenewdawn.info

KMYA’s strategic direction is anchored around seven thematic areas, namely;

1. Muslim Youth Leadership Development.

2. Peace Building and Human Security.

3. Democratic development.

4. Media.

5. Reproductive Health and other health related issues.

6. Gender and other marginalized groups.

7. Environmental Conservation.