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.
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.
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:
Including Presidential lectures and lectures from other members of the international community
We a run a “Bridging the Gap” programme and a visiting scholars programme
Explore contemporary issues in international relations, global political economy & diplomatic practice
Bringing together numerous stakeholders to develop policy-leading solutions
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
The Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC), with support from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), convened a Round Table Conversation on Artificial...
Assignment TitleConsultancy to Develop a Training Module on Artificial Intelligence and Data-Driven Decision-Making Competencies Project UNDP – Julius Nyerere...
AI AND STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP Introduction It is important for university students and student leaders to understand and engage with AI because it is...
President Yoweri K. Museveni while officiating as Chief Guest at the Julius Nyerere Annual Symposium 2026: Nyerere-Museveni Dialogue at Makerere University...
BORROWING FROM THE PAST, BUILDING THE FUTURE: REIMAGINING PAN-AFRICAN LEADERSHIP FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE HAPPENING : DATE: 13TH OCTOBER 2026 TIME: 5PM –...
HAPPENING TODAY : DATE: 14TH OCTOBER 2026 TIME: 8AM – 5:30PMVENUE: FredomSquare Makerere University The 104th commemoration of Mwalimu Julius Kambarage...
The Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC), in partnership with Makerere University, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), and the Uganda Management...
Theme: Transformation – Ethical Leadership And Public Integrity Eligibility: JNLC alumni around Kampala are particularly encouraged to...
This morning, Kintu Patrick, Guild Speaker of Kampala International University (KIU), together with his team, paid a courtesy visit to the Julius Nyerere...
The Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) held a two-day staff retreat from 10 to 11 September 2026 at Hotel Latitude 0, Kampala, bringing staff together for...
Friday, July 17, 2026, at 2:00 PM CAT / Kigali Time. We are now pleased to share the official registration link for the Africa Mindset Reset Forum: Youth-Led...
At a time when Africa stands at the intersection of demographic opportunity and governance uncertainty, a powerful question is emerging across the continent: what...
