Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC)

Congratulations, Your Excellency @KagutaMuseveni, President of the Republic of Uganda

Sat down with Fellows of the 3rd Cohort of the EAC Youth Fellowship to understand; What barriers are limiting young people from becoming their best versions? As we count down to #YouLead26 in Arusha, these voices will shape the conversations and solutions we are building.

@TheJNLC @DOS_Makerere @MMU_Uganda @KagutaMuseveni @kyambogou @iuiuac @UMIUganda @OfficialMubs @BusitemaUni @UNDPUganda @KAS_SIPODI_EA Glad to have been part of this wonderful cause

“We remain fully committed to producing more creative leaders with a better grasp of their capacity and potential, in addition to being grounded in ideology.” — Dr. Nansozi K. Muwanga

Uganda’s representation in the fellowship reflected a dynamic blend of leadership, law, business and community transformation. Kakihoza Akampurira – A lawyer and Managing Director at Kanaba Engineering, bridging infrastructure development with startup innovation through the Galaxy Innovation Initiative. Kuluthum Najjuma – Executive Director of Zannya Africa Foundation, integrating sports, health and climate action to drive community transformation. Opolot Emmanuel Solomon – A legal professional and thought leader in governance, advocating for servant leadership and policy reform. Rafael Kelly Muyinda – Founder of Flare International Foundation, empowering youth through education, peacebuilding and enterprise.

Meet the Fellows – 3rd Cohort of the EAC Youth Fellowship. Over the past months, Fellows from all EAC partner states have been on a transformative journey; learning, collaborating and taking action. They will be graduating at the YouLead Summit 2026 in Arusha! 🎓

Following successful regional consultations we’re convening a virtual consultation to: Raise awareness about the EAC Youth Policy and how young people can meaningfully engage in its implementation Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist… Friday 15th May 2026 | 11:00am (EAT)

LEADERSHIP TRAINING FOR TRANSFORMATIVE & INCLUSIVE DEVELOPMENT 🇺🇬 🇰🇪 🇹🇿 🇷🇼 🇨🇩 🇸🇸 🇧🇮 🇸🇴

It is always a pleasure being part of JNLC a platform that mentored many of us to become what we are . You are never too young to lead or too old to learn , one of the solutions to unemployment is innovation, a special gratitude to @TheJNLC and @UNDP for engaging the youth .

Today, we celebrate the leadership mothers embody every single day. A mother’s influence is often the very first form of leadership we ever experience — and one of the greatest. Happy Mother’s Day #HappyMothersDay #MothersDay2026

📣 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗖𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗙𝗲𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 Are you a young Tanzanian changemaker aged 18–35 from Arusha, Mwanza, Dar es Salaam, Dodoma, Mbeya, or Zanzibar? This is your opportunity to grow as a leader and make real impact in your community! Join an 8-day immersive fellowship at the MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation (MS TCDC), Arusha, focused on democratic governance, ethical and digital leadership, and conflict-resilient leadership. Fellows will take part in hands-on Leadership Innovation Labs, design community solutions, and compete for mini-grants to implement their ideas with mentorship and support. 📅 Application deadline: 15 May 2026 📍 Fellowship dates: 1–8 June 2026 Step up, lead boldly, and help shape Tanzania’s democratic future. Apply now!

What barrier are YOU breaking? #YouLead26 For Najjuma Kuluthum, 3rd Cohort EAC Youth Fellow and Founder of Zannya Africa Foundation, it is the lack of access to information and awareness around climate action among young people. 17 DAYS TO GO to YouLead Summit 2026!!!

The height of academic achievement. Our distinguished doctors, elegantly robed and ready for the #UMIGrad2026 procession. @KibazoPeter @DG_UMI @TheJNLC @mujabipius1

Scholarship opportunities for 2026 to study MSc Computer Science at @Makerere University 1️⃣ Google DeepMind Scholarships (Focus: AI & Data Science) 🔗 cs.mak.ac.ug/funding/schola… 2️⃣ Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program🔗 cs.mak.ac.ug/funding/schola…

Happy International Labour Day! 👷