The 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
Opportunities for Youth
Are you a young leader working toward a sustainable future? Apply for the Leading Scholarship 2025 to attend the One Young World Summit in Munich, Germany...
Forget tribalism, Embrace the principle of Unity
By Carol Kasujja Adii Dr. Simba Sallie Kayunga, the Commissioner at the Electoral Commission, has urged University student leaders to embrace unity if they want...
Be active champions of peace, students urged
By Carol Kasujja Adii Over 60 finalists and Graduating former student leaders from different Universities in Uganda, have been called upon to be active champions...
Young Women and Youth Leadership Training: Empowering Future Leaders in Mbale and Gulu
Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Makerere University, and the Uganda Management...
A Peace And Security Leadership Training – Call To Participants
Applications Closed on 27th November 2024 For any inquiries, feel free to WhatsApp us at this link. You can also follow us on Twitter/X and send us a...
Call 2024 – JNLC Youth Leadership Training Programme Gulu & Mbale
Can you use acquired leadership skills to transform your community? CALL 2024 – JNLC YOUTH LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMME GULU & MBALE Julius...
Press Conference to launch a pilgrimage to Butiama #TwendeButiama
Commemorating 25 Years Since Mwalimu Julius Nyerere’s Passing and Revived East African Community A momentous event unfolded at the Four Points by Sheraton...
Dr. Gardner Attends International Neurology Conference in Paris
Dr. Gardner, a JNLC Facilitator, recently attended the 9th Edition of the International Conference on Neurology and Neurological Disorders. The event was held at the...
Mwalimu Julius Nyerere@ 102: Celebrating the Enduring Legacy of a True Servant Leader.
On Saturday 13th April 2024, the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) at Makerere University hosted a conversation with His Excellency Maj. Gen. Paul Kisesa...
I welcome Mama Nyerere – H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni
I am always pleased to welcome Mama Maria Nyerere to Uganda. Her idea to pray for the canonization and beatification of our Father Mwalimu Nyerere is...
Tanzania is Dominating all East African Countries With These 7 Mega Projects in 2024
In this video, African Informant highlights various mega projects that are making Tanzania a strong competitor in both the East African region and across the...
Former Tanzanian President H.E Jakaya Kikwete visits Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre
Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) was privileged to welcome H.E. Jakaya Kikwete, the Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania, to our institution,...