LéO Africa Institute

The Great African Caravan: Conversation with Roland Byagaba

We caught up with Roland, a YELP Class of ’18 Fellow, upon his return from the over 5,000 kilometer, Cape-to-Cairo, Great African Caravan. He shares his experience and the lessons learned so far.
Charlotte Natukunda
Voice of a Generation

When I joined the Young and Emerging Leaders Project (YELP) a little less than a year ago, I was disengaged, unmotivated, very tired, lost and ready to throw in the towel. I dreaded the thought of doing my job...
Shirley Kandabu
YELP Class of 2018 Valedictorian Speech

It falls on a generation to be great, these were the wise words of the late Nelson Mandela. Looking back at the past few months together, I am convinced that we are that generation. We may seem like a...
Wanjuhi Anne Njoroge
When Leadership Calls, Will You Say ‘Yes’?

The decision to live out your life in this way is like climbing a life-long mountain. It has beautiful scenery, jaw dropping views but heart-sinking lows as well. If you’ve lived long enough you know that life has storms...
Nkatya Kabwe
How the YELP Experience Taught Me to Do Better

The experience and lessons learned in programmes like the YELP are a timely gift I would like to share with every young person across our region and continent that is not content with the state of affairs in the...
Liz Muange
The Salvation of Just Leadership

It is my dream that others may learn and grow from me as I have learnt and continue to learn from the YELP Fellowship and that one day, we shall all look back on our individual and collective journeys,...
Rayner Mugyezi
Journey to Success After YELP

Arnold Atwiine- architect, founder of Sage Intergrated Real Estate Concepts, aspiring chef and a fellow of the 2017 cohort of our Young and Emerging Leaders Project. We caught up with him on what has been transpiring in his life and...
Charlene Kamali
YELP Fellows Shine at Young Achievers’ Awards

Raymond Mujuni (Class of 2017) scooped the Media and Journalism Excellence Award, while Dr. Prosper Ahimbisibwe (Class of 2018) and his M-SCAN team were the overall winners of the Young Achievers’ Award
Kwezi Tabaro
2018 Writivism Festival: What does LEGACY mean to you?

The sixth Annual Writivism Literary Festival is taking place from 17 – 19th of August 2018 with the theme, Legacy. Over three days, starting at the National Theatre on Friday and The Square Place on Saturday and Sunday, we...
Roland Niwagaba