IGAD Special Youth Envoy || Former Secretary for Finance, National Youth Council - Uganda
kampala - Uganda
Joined July 2012
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I am truly grateful for the immense support I've received from the youth in our region. Their motivation & energy inspire me to address the upcoming challenges .
During my tenure, my primary goal is to foster a closer connection between IGAD and the youth it serves.
#IGAD #Youth – at Wakiso, Uganda
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Uganda was represented by a diverse team at the IGAD DACAS meeting in Ethiopia: a farmer, an agripreneur, government ministries(@Maaifclf, Ministry of Gender,Ministry of water), Stanbic Bank, the IGAD Youth Envoy, ASARECA and FSRP.
Agriculture is bigger than farming. It involves finance, water, climate,gender, policy and innovation.
We need all these stakeholders at the same table, but most importantly, the farmer’s voice must never be missing from conversations about agriculture.
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A beautiful intersection of generations at the IGAD regional meeting in Ethiopia.
Standing between @OgwalSam,the IGAD Special Youth Envoy and a 75-year-old agripreneur who is still actively involved in agricultural trade was a reminder that agriculture is not reserved for a particular age group.
We need the wisdom of experience, the boldness of youth and the willingness to keep learning at every stage of life.
Agriculture is a lifelong journey, and everyone has a role to play.
A leader of all people and a mentor of so many young leaders within the region. H.E @DrWorkneh. Thanks for appointing me your Youth Envoy. An opportunity I will never forget in my career life.
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I’d love an opportunity to engage with students at Makerere University on faith, AI, finance, and life.
Anyone know a student leader or group that could help make this happen?
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If someone offered you UGX 20 MILLION in cash today, but the condition was that you must burn your S.4 and S.6 academic certificates, would you accept the deal?
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Too often, warnings come before disasters, but resources arrive only after the damage is done. This must change.
Today in Mombasa, at the 2nd Eastern Africa Dialogue Platform on Anticipatory Action, officially opened by Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, H.E. @Kipmurkomen, I called for a decisive shift from early warning to early action, backed by predictable financing, stronger institutions and empowered communities.
Our success must be measured not by the disasters we respond to, but by the lives and livelihoods we protect before they strike.
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Youth-led innovation is driving climate adaptation!🌍
@IGAD_CPALD, @AfDB_Group & @univdjibouti conducted a final joint supervision mission to evaluate 20 youth startups launching their business ideas.
Backed by a $10,000 seed fund per startup, the mission assessed progress following the disbursement of the first 45% of funding.
The portfolio includes:
🌾 11 Dryland Agriculture
🐏 7 Livestock
🐟 2 Fisheries
**funded by @AfDB_Group
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Join us at the 2026 UN Water Conference!
When? 8-10 December 2026
Where? Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Make sure you read all the instructions on how to gain access to all the exciting events!
sdgs.un.org/conferences/wate…
#WaterAction
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✍️The current Economic downturn turn is more to do with the endogenous factors than exogenous factors.
1. How UGX gets strength...
2. What broke between March – October 2026? ( Factors)...
3.Why this kills shilling more than war... #UgandaEconomy #Uganda
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On the occasion of Uganda’s 64th Independence Day, I extend my warm congratulations to H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni, the Government and the people of Uganda. 🇺🇬
As a founding member of IGAD, Uganda plays an important role in advancing regional peace, stability and integration.
I commend Uganda’s continued commitment to our shared regional aspirations and reaffirm IGAD’s dedication to strengthening our cooperation towards a peaceful, integrated and prosperous region.
Happy Independence Day, Uganda!
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It was a pleasure meeting H.E. Dr. Workneh Gebeyehu (@DrWorkneh) Executive Secretary of @IGADsecretariat.
Always a privilege to meet great leaders.
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Our IGAD Special Youth Envoy, Mr @OgwalSam has joined H.E @DrWorkneh, our @IGADsecretariat Executive Secretary to participate in the 1st Conference of African Defense Chiefs on Military Operations other than War taking place in Uganda.
The Conference has noted the threat of AI on continental security, with more emphasis being put on building the capability of youth through skilling and support for youth-led innovation to provide solutions. This has been adopted as part of the broader conference recommendations.
Special thanks to H.E @KagutaMuseveni and the Chief of Defense Force of Uganda, @mkainerugaba for the leadership and creation of this Vital platform.
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Africa’s evolving security challenges demand not only strong, well-equipped armies, but also greater cooperation beyond the battlefield.
I joined African defense leaders at the Closing Ceremony of the inaugural African Conference of Chiefs of Defense Forces on Military Operations Other Than War in Uganda, presided by H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni.
I underscored the need for Africa’s military institutions to champion lasting peace as the foundation of development, strengthening civil-military cooperation to advance national, regional and continental prosperity.
I commend Uganda for convening this important dialogue towards a more peaceful, secure and prosperous Africa.
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African Union Commission Chairperson’s Youth Envoy Manifesto Presentation nitter.cf/i/broadcasts/1vKpPNeZm…
You must have been a good student of reported speech!😂
Anyway, @FabiusMulongo is in the city. When should we go and eat his dollars.
Davis Amooti was simply mourning his King and somehow managed to trigger Mama Uganda.
Apparently, Amooti once slid into Mama Uganda’s DMs asking for 20K, so Mama Uganda decided to release the receipts. But that wasn’t the end of the drama. Mr Mugabe also wanted to take Mama Uganda on a date because her posts illuminate humanity only for the proposal to be rejected because … he sells airtime. 😭
But plot twist! Fraine Supermarket has now offered to sponsor the date for free, and the generous tweeps are behind this cause …offering to pay once they actually go on a date.
#MrMugumeMustTakeMamaUgOnADate
Thanks for the wonderful presentation, my brother. You have a bright future.
I attended National Youth Leadership Conference, with @refugeelawproj as a panelist
THEME: Youth Against Misinformation, Disinformation & Hate Speech
TAKE HOME: Let us learn to verify before we share. The consequences for our peace are too high
#YouthAgainstHateSpeech #Uganda
