Chicago, United States | AFP | Former US president Barack Obama and first lady Michelle are planning a star-studded gathering at the end of October, in their ongoing post-White House effort to support future leaders. Prince Harry, Gloria Estefan, and Chance the Rapper are among the names attending the two-day Chicago …
Read More »Inside Germany’s football factory
Gelsenkirchen, Germany | AFP | Schalke 04 are a sleeping giant in the German league, yet their youth academy is one of Germany’s most successful, producing World Cup winners, Bundesliga stars and Premier League exports. Germany has just qualified for Russia 2018, where they will defend the World Cup title …
Read More »Central Uganda dance eliminations Sunday at Sharing Nsambya
FRESHLANE, an initiative working to empower young people socially and economically, will on Sunday October 1 host the Break-Fast Jam 2017 Central Uganda eliminations at Sharing Youth Centre Nsambya on Ggabba road, Kampala from 3pm. The eliminations will feature competitions in breakdance and also showcases and performances of rap, dance and …
Read More »Bitature Foundation aims to empower 500,000 Ugandan youth
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A new youth empowerment programme called Project 500K has started its mission of empowering young Ugandans, aged 18 – 35, as they begin their careers. Project 500K plans to empower youth to change their mindset and build the skills needed to be employable or run a …
Read More »REFUGEES: Why do people leave?
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 4th International Conference NOW has started in Kampala with focus on African youth and migration. It runs until September 5. The reasons and realities of forced migration, both from Africa to Europe, and also from Europe to Africa, was the centre of discussion by delegates on Monday. The conference …
Read More »VIDEO: Nakiwala blocked from speaking before president
VIDEO: Nakiwala Kiyingi blocked from speaking before president Kampala, Uganda | NBS TV | Are Ugandans becoming more intolerant, or do some leaders deserve to be treated harshly because of how they work? From the stopping of Simeo Nsubuga, to pouring of water on Kahinda Otafiire, to undressing before Minister Betty …
Read More »KENYA: Uhuru Kenyatta addresses the nation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & AFP | Kenya president Uhuru Kenyatta has addressed the nation, promising better days lie ahead whatever the result of the election on Tuesday. “Better days lie ahead. Yes, we have more work to do. But as Kenyans, as architects of the future, we can …
Read More »How the young and restless could change Kenya’s political future
The headlines after 8 August will be about Kenyatta vs. Odinga. But the real contest for Kenya’s future is being waged at a more intimate and local level. Nairobi, Kenya | AFRICAN ARGUMENTS | There is an epic battle afoot over the future of Kenya, but it’s not happening where you might …
Read More »MUSEVENI: Youth shouldn’t meet to talk about small things
President Museveni opens Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ meeting Kampala, Uganda | PPU | President Yoweri Museveni has opened the 9th Commonwealth Youth Ministers’ meeting at the Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort Hotel in Kampala with a call for increased trade between the Commonwealth member countries. The theme of the 4-day meeting is ‘Resourcing and …
Read More »VIDEO: Youth roughs up MP Simeo Nsubuga at Kabaka Coronation Anniversary
VIDEO: Youth roughs up MP Simeo Nsubuga at Kabaka Coronation Anniversary Kampala, Uganda | NTV UGANDA | Kassanda South MP Simeo Nsubuga is smarting from humiliation after a youth activist assaulted him during the Kabaka’s coronation anniversary in Mubende district. The activist held the MP by his collar as he …
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