President Museveni has called on African leaders to draw inspiration from the leadership principles of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, Tanzania’s founding president, by strengthening democratic governance, protecting human rights and advancing African unity as foundations for peace, stability and sustainable economic transformation.
The president represented by the second deputy prime minister, Dr.Crispus Kiyonga further commended Nyerere-Tanzania’s support Uganda’s political instabilities era especially under Idi Amin, describing such historical solidarity as an important element of the relationship between the two countries, recalling the solidarity extended by Tanzania and other African countries to liberation movements, including those fighting colonial and minority rule in southern Africa.
This was during the Nyerere-Museveni Generation Dialogue 2026 at Makerere University, by Second Deputy Prime Minister Crispus Kiyonga, who represented President Museveni as a chief guest.
Professor Sabatho Nyamsenda, Vice Chancellor of the University of Dar es Salaam, called for more constructive engagement between governments and groups whose concerns may not be adequately represented in public decision-making.
Prof Nyamsenda challenged leaders to respond meaningfully to the concerns of youths that promote governance, tasking the youths to get involved in leadership for societal change.
Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) Board of Director, Dr Nansozi K. Muwanga, PhD, highlighted that the institute will continue training leaders through its programs for quality, transparency, and accountability, and to raise ethical servants as opposed to leaders who look for positions.
Dr Muwanga urged the youths to embrace seeking leadership knowledge for development.
The symposium was co-organised by Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre Makerere University, Uganda Management Institute (UMI), UNDP Uganda, Master Card Foundation, Konrad Adenauer Stiftung, and the Rotary Foundation.
These discussions align with the mission and vision of the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC), to equip emerging African leaders with the analytical skills, ethical grounding and Pan-African outlook necessary to contribute to the continent’s long-term transformation.
Established on 6 October 2018 on the initiative of President Museveni, the Centre draws inspiration from the legacy of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere, particularly his commitment to African unity, visionary leadership and youth empowerment.
Moving forward, JNLC seeks to groom reliable and trustworthy leaders, aligning with Africa’s standards while developing practical responses to contemporary governance, connecting leaders across the continents.