KAMPALA – The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Dr Lakisa Mercy Faith, hosted a delegation of youth leaders from Nakaseke District at her office in Kampala, where they held discussions on issues affecting young people, community development and ways of strengthening youth participation in service delivery.
The meeting provided an opportunity for the youth leaders to engage with the minister on challenges facing young people in their communities, while sharing ideas and practical strategies aimed at addressing some of the concerns affecting the district.
During the engagement, the delegation examined critical issues affecting young people and explored possible approaches to strengthening their participation in leadership, community activities and service delivery.
Dr Lakisa described the engagement as a valuable platform for addressing challenges facing young people, examining local community concerns and exchanging practical ideas for improving youth participation.
The minister expressed particular admiration for the delegation’s innovative ideas, constructive contributions and genuine commitment to being part of the solution.
She also commended their willingness to take leadership roles and contribute to positive change, noting that their readiness to lead from the front demonstrated the important role young people play in shaping the future of their communities.
Dr Lakisa expressed confidence in the future of Nakaseke District, saying the commitment and fresh ideas demonstrated by the youth leaders showed that the district’s future was in good hands.
The engagement highlighted the importance of involving young people in discussions and decision-making processes that affect their communities, while creating opportunities for them to contribute meaningfully to development.
