Uhuru Kenyatta told young Africans they must protect their continent. The former president spoke at Makerere University during a meeting with student leaders. He said youth serve as the final defense against forces threatening Africa. He stressed that rich nations focus more on themselves these days, creating a new independence period for African countries.
African countries trade very little with each other compared to global business. Kenyatta wants to remove obstacles to goods moving between African nations. He believes young people can lead this change through new ideas. He warned students that nobody will come to rescue Africa from its problems. He called them freedom fighters for modern times.
According to Kenyatta, universities help create new solutions for old problems. Students hold responsibility for what happens to Africa tomorrow. Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo also talked about working together across the continent. She pushed students to care about all African nations. She admitted that talking about unity proves easier than making it happen.
The Guild Presidents Leadership Academy organized this event. Student leaders from East Africa gathered to discuss big challenges. The meeting helped young people think about their role in changing Africa. Global support for developing nations is shrinking these days. This gathering marked an important moment for African students taking charge of their future.
African countries trade very little with each other compared to global business. Kenyatta wants to remove obstacles to goods moving between African nations. He believes young people can lead this change through new ideas. He warned students that nobody will come to rescue Africa from its problems. He called them freedom fighters for modern times.
According to Kenyatta, universities help create new solutions for old problems. Students hold responsibility for what happens to Africa tomorrow. Uganda Vice President Jessica Alupo also talked about working together across the continent. She pushed students to care about all African nations. She admitted that talking about unity proves easier than making it happen.
The Guild Presidents Leadership Academy organized this event. Student leaders from East Africa gathered to discuss big challenges. The meeting helped young people think about their role in changing Africa. Global support for developing nations is shrinking these days. This gathering marked an important moment for African students taking charge of their future.
