President Yoweri Museveni has cautioned against equating youthfulness with effective leadership, emphasizing that age alone does not guarantee clarity of purpose, discipline, or sound judgment.
Speaking during the second edition of the online youth engagement forum, Jazz with Jajja, held at his Kisozi ranch over the weekend, the President responded to calls for increased youth representation in government.
The session was attended by First Lady Janet Museveni and moderated by his daughter, Natasha Karugire.
While he expressed openness to appointing more young people in his next government, President Museveni warned youths not to “confuse biology with ideology,” stressing that leadership is defined by ideas, competence, and commitment to service,not simply by age.
However, the engagement was overshadowed by a troubling lack of decorum exhibited by some attendees.
Instead of advancing thoughtful proposals centered on national service delivery and policy solutions, certain participants reduced themselves to openly lobbying for personal appointments and individual favors.
Such conduct undermines the very argument for youth leadership and weakens the credibility of young people seeking greater responsibility in public office.
If youth representation is to be taken seriously, it must be anchored in maturity, substance, and a clear commitment to serving the broader public interest,not personal gain.
President Museveni took the youth on a tour of his farm with lots,numbering to over 700 cows and this event brought together a number of content creators, journalists, digital entrepreneurs, and social media influencers including Isaac Katende Kasuku, the late Tamale’s son,Full finger plus some other mouth fellas we are yet to identify.
