Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta told young people yesterday that they must elect honest governments that respond to their needs. He spoke to student leaders at Makerere University. The ex-president called today's youth Africa's freedom fighters with a duty to defend the continent's future.
Kenyatta urged lawmakers to represent citizens rather than personal interests. He stated elected officials should fulfill their promises instead of enriching themselves. The former president expressed confidence that young Africans will realize they must create their path forward without outside help.
At the same event, Uganda's Electoral Commission head Justice Simon Byabakama said citizens need active hope to build democracy. He described young people as architects of their nations' shared future. Makerere's current student leader, Ssentamu Churchill James, declared that youth have already taken leadership roles throughout society.
James emphasized that leadership comes from making changes, not just holding titles. The annual summit brought together student leaders from across East Africa. They met under the theme of building integrity foundations for good governance. These yearly meetings connect student representatives throughout the region.
Kenyatta served as Kenya's fourth president before speaking at this gathering. His message focused on civic responsibility among younger generations. The summit helps develop leadership skills among university students who may become national leaders.
Kenyatta urged lawmakers to represent citizens rather than personal interests. He stated elected officials should fulfill their promises instead of enriching themselves. The former president expressed confidence that young Africans will realize they must create their path forward without outside help.
At the same event, Uganda's Electoral Commission head Justice Simon Byabakama said citizens need active hope to build democracy. He described young people as architects of their nations' shared future. Makerere's current student leader, Ssentamu Churchill James, declared that youth have already taken leadership roles throughout society.
James emphasized that leadership comes from making changes, not just holding titles. The annual summit brought together student leaders from across East Africa. They met under the theme of building integrity foundations for good governance. These yearly meetings connect student representatives throughout the region.
Kenyatta served as Kenya's fourth president before speaking at this gathering. His message focused on civic responsibility among younger generations. The summit helps develop leadership skills among university students who may become national leaders.
