Uhuru Kenyatta and Museveni Champion Youth-Driven African Renaissance
Entebbe, Uganda
Former Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta made a significant courtesy call to Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni, as part of his visit to attend the Guild Leaders’ Summit hosted at Makerere University. The two leaders engaged in a wide-ranging discussion centered on the empowerment of Africa's youth and the continent's developmental self-determination.
During his visit, Kenyatta shared highlights from his keynote address to student leaders, where he encouraged them to seize the moment as the new guardians of African progress. “We are in a defining era,” he said. “This is your independence moment — you must rise as the freedom warriors of this generation.”
Harnessing Hope: Uhuru Stresses Urgency of Youth-Led Development
Kenyatta’s message echoed deeply with President Museveni, who praised the summit and the rising awareness among African students. He underscored that the region's success hinges on four key pillars — Patriotism, Pan-Africanism, Socio-economic Transformation, and Democracy.
“I’m heartened to see our youth embrace these principles. They form the cornerstone of a prosperous Africa, driven by unity and vision,” Museveni remarked following the closed-door meeting with Kenyatta.
Also present at the summit was Uganda’s Vice President, Major (Rtd) Jessica Alupo, who lauded the growing consciousness among youth to unify across borders. “Africa's rebirth depends on our relentless pursuit of collective goals and regional integration,” she said.
A Shift in Global Priorities Sparks a Call for Self-Reliance
Kenyatta noted that global geopolitical shifts have led wealthier nations to adopt more inward-looking policies, reducing dependency options for African states. This, he pointed out, places greater responsibility on Africa to innovate and invest in home-grown solutions.
“The reduction in traditional aid, such as USAID, isn’t a crisis—it’s a call to action,” Kenyatta declared. “This is our opportunity to rethink, rebuild, and refocus on our own strengths.”
Museveni supported this sentiment, emphasizing that African nations must abandon the politics of division and instead pursue unity through shared values and vision. Together, the two leaders called for a generational awakening where African youth take ownership of the continent’s future.
As Kenyatta concluded his remarks at the summit, he left the young leaders with a challenge: “Stand proud. Stand united. And above all, stand ready to lead Africa into its next golden era.”
