East Africa Young Leaders Forum

EAYLF is a youth-led Organization focusing on youth Leadership,Governance and Regional integration in East Africa

[East Africa Young Leaders Forum @EAYLF_official]

Sincere appreciation to the Rt.Hon. Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, @ObothOboth,for honouring our invitation.

Our theme reminded us that student leaders must champion national development, social cohesion,peace and stability.

Thank you to all MPs,partners and students leaders

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At the University Student Leaders Convention,@SamBegira the Central Uganda Youth MP encouraged young entrepreneurs to explore opportunities in public procurement through @PPDAUganda's reservation schemes, which provide dedicated opportunities for youth-owned businesses.

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At the University Student Leaders Convention,@SamBegira the Central Uganda Youth MP encouraged young entrepreneurs to explore opportunities in public procurement through @PPDAUganda's reservation schemes, which provide dedicated opportunities for youth-owned businesses.

[East Africa Young Leaders Forum @EAYLF_official]

She emphasised the importance of people embracing digital trade and leveraging e-commerce to access markets beyond borders.She encouraged youth to use social media strategically,not merely for interaction,but for marketing, business development,and identifying trade opportunities

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Yesterday, our member Natasha @NatashaAhereza participated as a panelist at Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Youth Day 2026,held at Makerere University, Kampala,Uganda

Under the theme "Youth Trade Integration and Inclusive Markets for Africa's Next Generation."

[East Africa Young Leaders Forum @EAYLF_official]

Yesterday, our member Natasha @NatashaAhereza participated as a panelist at Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Youth Day 2026,held at Makerere University, Kampala,Uganda

Under the theme "Youth Trade Integration and Inclusive Markets for Africa's Next Generation."

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@unsaugofficial @UNSAOfficial @Parliament_Ug @NimdUganda Thank you the National Executive committee of Uganda National Students Association (UNSA) led by the president @ShillahBlessed for the representation

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This is a great example of integration in action. Kodus.

[Rebecca Alitwala Kadaga @RebeccaKadagaUG]

Ministers of EAC. Defence , Security Agriculture and internal affairs, held a joint meeting at Safari Park Hotel. Nairobi, to agree on Regional plan for response and mitigation to the imminent El-Nino threat @Jimuiya #kagutaMuseveni

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@ThomasRwantonzi @Parliament_Ug @MakGuild @ObothOboth @SamBegira @KanyesigyeMerc1 @pwatchug @Thomas_Tayebwa @Adolf__Mwesige Rt Hon Speaker, Uganda Institute of Information and Communications Technology (UICT) .Thank you for representation.

[East Africa Young Leaders Forum @EAYLF_official]

Sincere appreciation to the Rt.Hon. Speaker of Parliament of Uganda, @ObothOboth,for honouring our invitation.

Our theme reminded us that student leaders must champion national development, social cohesion,peace and stability.

Thank you to all MPs,partners and students leaders

[Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) @TheJNLC]

“The positions that you hold today only have meaning in so far as you are able to advance the interests of #Uganda.” Speaking at the University Students Leaders Convention 2026 at the Parliament of Uganda yesterday, the E.D of @theJNLC, Dr. Nansozi K. Muwanga (@NansoziKM), reminded student leaders that their time in office is both a preparation and a responsibility for what lies ahead. She noted that people often blame others for holding them back, saying they would do better if someone had not undermined them. Her answer was direct, “You hold that responsibility. You hold that position. Make it count.” The lessons they learn, the values they carry and the example they set for the students coming after them will matter long after their terms in office have ended. #UniversityStudentsLeadersConvention2026 #JNLC

[Natasha Ahereza @NatashaAhereza]

Yesterday at @Parliament_Ug, I had the privilege of delivering a keynote address on behalf of @EAYLF_official at the University Student Leaders’ Convention.

I emphasized that students can shape Uganda today, not just lead it tomorrow, through service, innovation, honest leadership, accountability, and respectful dialogue.

My sincere thanks to the Office of the Guild Speaker @Makerere @TrevisMuhwezi, along with other co-organizers @NimdUganda @TheJNLC and @Parliament_Ug @ObothOboth for their financial support and for making this event possible.

[Kevin Nsamuye. @KNsamuye]

Happening Now 🚨

At the University Student Leaders' Convention at Parliament, one submission deserves attention: " There is no meaningful youth inclusion when young leaders are present in the room but absent from the decision-making table." - DK

#studentsleadersconvention2026

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Hon Kanyesigye Mercy @KanyesigyeMerc1 , National Female Youth Member of Parliament giving a key note speech at the University Student leaders convention

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The University Student Leaders' Convention is going well at @Parliament_Ug.Students are engaging with Members of Parliament. Theme:The Role of University Student Leaders in Advancing National Development,Social Cohesion,Peace and stability

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The University Student Leaders' Convention is going well at @Parliament_Ug.Students are engaging with Members of Parliament. Theme:The Role of University Student Leaders in Advancing National Development,Social Cohesion,Peace and stability

[East Africa Young Leaders Forum @EAYLF_official]

All is set!

Over 200 student leaders from different institutions of higher learning will gather at the Parliament of Uganda for the University Student Leaders' Convention.

A powerful day of leadership, democracy, governance, and youth voices shaping Uganda's future.

[East Africa Young Leaders Forum @EAYLF_official]

All is set!

Over 200 student leaders from different institutions of higher learning will gather at the Parliament of Uganda for the University Student Leaders' Convention.

A powerful day of leadership, democracy, governance, and youth voices shaping Uganda's future.

[East Africa Young Leaders Forum @EAYLF_official]

PANEL 2:DEMOCRACY AND GOVERNANCE

Strengthening Accountable Governance and Democracy Through Student Representation, Parliamentary Oversight, Political Tolerance,Conflict Prevention, Social Cohesion and Participation in Peacebuilding.

Moderated by Ankunda Trasslyeen.@ObothOboth

[Natasha Ahereza @NatashaAhereza]

I am pleased to be part of the University Student Leaders' Convention where I will join fellow panelists to discuss The Economy & Young People.

Our conversation will explore practical approaches to expanding youth employment, strengthening entrepreneurship, developing relevant skills and promoting meaningful youth participation in economic decision-making.

I am also proud of @TrevisMuhwezi the Guild Speaker of @Makerere . Thank you for the good work your doing in student leadership and for creating this platform for meaningful engagement.

Looking forward to the engagement!

[East Africa Young Leaders Forum @EAYLF_official]

PANEL 1: THE ECONOMY & YOUNG PEOPLE

The discussion will focus on expanding Youth Employment & economic Opportunity Through entrepreneurship, Skills development and Meaningful participation in Economic Decision making." @ObothOboth @nakkufiona1 @SamBegira
@NatashaAhereza

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Prof. Ogenga Otunnu, an academic and historian who served as Guild President @Makerere in 1984/85, will be the Second Keynote Speaker

He will speak on accountable governance through student representation, parliamentary oversight and political tolerance @ObothOboth