Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC)
The Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre is named after the former President of Tanzania, the late H.E. Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere. It was established on the initiative of the President of the Republic of Uganda, H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
Creating a Legacy Platform With Lasting Impact
Our Mission
By contextualizing problems and their solutions, the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre draws from a wide variety of approaches, that include, innovative policy leading research, quality dialogues, youth training and mentoring, providing an important platform for distinguished African intellectuals, scholars, other accomplished Africans to share, nurture, mentor, challenge and account to the next generation of African leaders.
Our Programmes
We aim to develop a lasting legacy platform for knowledge production and sharing, learning and leadership development in Africa. Our current scope of programming includes these project areas:
Lecture and Seminar Series
Including Presidential lectures and lectures from other members of the international community
Youth training and mentoring programmes
We a run a “Bridging the Gap” programme and a visiting scholars programme
Occasional Skills Development Programme
Explore contemporary issues in international relations, global political economy & diplomatic practice
Policy-Leading Research
Bringing together numerous stakeholders to develop policy-leading solutions
Archiving of oral history and leadership literature
Developing an archive of oral history and a leadership literature
Chronicling H.E. Mwalimu Julius Nyerere's Legacy
The anti-colonial activist, the politician, the unifier, and the theorist. Discover H.E. Mwalimu Julius Nyerere’s journey and how it has impacted many.
“Nyerere’s qualities contributed to the victory of all African freedom fighters ”
– HE Yoweri Museveni
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Latest Activities, Past & Upcoming Events
A Peace and Security Leadership Training – Call for Participants
Are you an emerging student leader ready to shape the future of peace and security in Uganda and beyond? The Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre invites...
JNLC Joins Thousands in the Makerere Run 2025
Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC), led by Executive Director Dr. Nansozi K. Muwanga, joined thousands of participants in the Makerere Run 2025 (#MakRun2025),...
JNLC Makerere University Freshers’ Day 2025
Theme: “Your Leadership Journey Starts Now – Building Community, Character, and Leadership” Venue: JNLC Gardens, Makerere University Makerere University...
Day 2 Highlights – Comprehensive Youth and Young Women Leadership Training Programme
We at the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre remain steadfast in our mission to nurture a new generation of leaders who are morally grounded, ideologically...
Day 1 Highlights – Comprehensive Youth and Young Women Leadership Training Programme
We at the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre remain steadfast in our mission to nurture a new generation of leaders who are morally grounded, ideologically...
Day One Highlights: Igniting Youth Leadership (Comprehensive Youth and Young Women Leadership Training Programme)
Good morning, everyone! What an incredible start we had yesterday to the UNDP and Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre Youth Leadership Training Program. Day one was...
launch of the National Mobilization for a Peaceful, Free, Fair, and Credible 2026 Election
Dr. Nansozi K. Muwanga represented the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre at the launch of the National Mobilization for a Peaceful, Free, Fair, and Credible 2026...
Ms. Helena Nyerere, Granddaughter of Mwalimu Nyerere, Pays Visit to TheJNLC and Plants Tree in Honour of Her Grandfather
This afternoon @TheJNLC has hosted the Granddaughter of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, Ms. Helena Nyerere accompanied by Mr. Godfrey Mgassa and Mr. Rayrich Mosha. The...
Call For Applications East African Community Student Mobility Scholarships Scheme (EAC-SMS)
Undergraduate and Postgraduate programs 2025/2026 Background The Inter-University Council for East Africa (IUCEA) invites suitably qualified students who are...
📢 CALL 2025 – YOUNG WOMEN, YOUTH, NATIONAL AND LOCAL COUNCIL LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Can you Effectively use Acquired leadership skills to transform your community? Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) in partnership with the United Nations...
Appreciation to Our Hosts, Partners, and Sponsors of the Julius Nyerere Youth Festival 2025
Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre extends its sincere gratitude to our esteemed hosts and partners Makerere University and Uganda Management Institute (UMI) and to...