Geofrey Juma

Geofrey Juma is a governance and policy specialist from Kenya, known for his steadfast commitment to inclusive development and empowering youth and marginalised communities. With a professional focus on governance, policy development, legislative drafting, and youth engagement, Geofrey dedicates his efforts to transforming systems to be more transparent, participatory, and responsive to the needs of all citizens.

Throughout his career, Geofrey has prioritised building the capacity of both rights holders and duty bearers, facilitating productive dialogue between citizens and leaders, and advancing policy reforms that center on equity and social justice. His approach is grounded in a vision of a just society, where collaboration and empowerment serve as the foundation for sustainable change.

As an active advocate for youth engagement, he works tirelessly to ensure that young people and marginalised groups can participate fully in decision-making processes at local, national, and continental levels. Geofrey’s leadership is characterised by a deep understanding of the barriers to inclusive governance and a determination to bridge the gap between policy and practice.

Through his role on the Youth Advisory Board, Geofrey brings his expertise in governance and legislative processes to support the AU-EU Youth Voices Lab – Power of the Collective’s mission. His experiences in policy advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and capacity building make him a key figure in advancing youth participation and influencing meaningful policy reforms across Africa and Europe.