“Uganda Cannot Export Peace When It Lacks Peace at Home” — Bobi Wine Rallies Youth as Questions Grow Over Whether He Can Deliver the Change They Seek

Uganda is a country with a youthful population, where nearly 77% of its 47 million people are under the age of 30. 

This demographic is facing challenges such as high unemployment, limited opportunities, and lack of political representation. Despite these struggles, the youth in Uganda have not yet formed a united political force. In the 2021 presidential election, young people aged 18 to 30 made up 41% of the voter roll, yet their collective influence was not as strong as expected.

At the forefront of Uganda’s youth political landscape is Robert Kyagulanyi, better known as Bobi Wine. A former musician turned politician, Bobi Wine leads the National Unity Platform (NUP), Uganda’s largest opposition party, which has gained significant support from the younger generation.GET FULL STORY HERE.