Contextualising unemployment and youth leadership in Uganda | MorningAtNTV
Uganda's overall unemployment rate was around 2.90% in 2024, according to the World Bank. However, youth unemployment remains a significant issue, with the 2024 Census indicating a 16.1% unemployment rate for youth aged 18–30, affecting more females than males and leaving a large proportion of young people out of employment. Can youth leadership be the answer to this paradox? We delve into youth unemployment, job creation, and youth leadership with Brenda Praff Nema – NRM flag bearer, LC5 Makindye East; Bard Byamukama – analyst; and Mike Kidega – politician.
