KEY PILLARS
Empowerment: Addressing youth unemployment and social exclusion.
Listening: Moving from “talking to” to “walking with” young people (Synodality).
Governance: Discussing ethical leadership both within the Church and in civic life.
Justice: Tackling migration and political instability affecting the Eastern Africa region.
Sat, July 18
Sun, July 19
Tue, July 21
Sun, July 26
| Date | Event Phase | Key Activity Highlights |
| Sat, July 18 | Arrival & Executive | Arrival of Delegates from 9 member countries. The AMECEA Executive Board convenes for a closed-door preparatory meeting. |
| Sun, July 19 | Official Opening | Solemn Opening Mass: Celebrated at a major parish in Nairobi (to be designated by KCCB). Public ceremony with government dignitaries and local youth. |
| Mon, July 20 | Plenary Session 1 | State of the Region: Reporting from the 9 National Conferences. Keynote address on the “Synodal Journey” and regional challenges. |
| Tue, July 21 | Youth Focus Day | Listening Sessions: Direct dialogue with Gen Z representatives. Discussions on unemployment, digital mission, and social exclusion. |
| Wed, July 22 | Governance & Justice | Thematic Workshops: Focusing on “Building Bridges of Hope and Justice.” Focus on political instability and migration in the Horn of Africa. |
| Thu, July 23 | Ecclesiastical Business | Internal Governance: Review of AMECEA institutions (CUEA, Gaba, etc.) and approval of new pastoral manuals and guidelines. |
| Fri, July 24 | Resolutions & Message | Drafting of the Plenary Communiqué. Election/Re-appointment of key office bearers within the Secretariat. |
| Sat, July 25 | Solidarity & Tours | Delegates visit local Kenyan projects, youth centers, or diocesan institutions. Solidarity dinner and cultural exchange evening. |
| Sun, July 26 | Official Closing | Grand Closing Mass: Reading of the Final Message to the People of God. Official handover of the Plenary Cross and departure of delegates. |
