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
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 for Applications: Young Women and Youth Leadership Training – Western Uganda
Young Women and Youth Leadership Training – Western Uganda Are you a young woman leader, entrepreneur, or student leader from Western Uganda with a passion for...
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...
Youth Empowerment Takes Center Stage at Julius Nyerere Youth Festival 2025
On April 15th and 16th 2025, leaders from various sectors, students, and distinguished guests converged at Makerere University for the Julius Nyerere Youth Festival...
Youth Leadership Training on Peace and Security for Finalists and Graduating Former Student Leaders
Youth Leadership Training on Peace and Security for Finalists and Graduating Former Student Leaders In 2023, the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC), in...
Open : Applications for the For Youth, By Youth movement
Applications for the For Youth, By Youth movement officially opened on February 15th and will close on March 15th. This incredible initiative seeks to engage young...
Peace Walk – The Book of Fame
Greetings – Thank you for your contribution towards the Book of Fame and the success of the Peace Walk. The book of fame will be stored at the Peace Centre...
Form and Substance of the 2021 Elections in Uganda
JNLC and Konrad Adenauer Stiftung Release Book on the Form and Substance of the 2021 Elections in Uganda In a landmark effort to document Uganda’s electoral...
📢 CALL FOR STUDENT LEADERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE BOOK LAUNCH!
Student leaders are invited to join the launch of the publication:“Reviewing the Form and Substance of the 2021 Elections” 📅 Date: 5th February 2025⏰...
JNLC Hosts Luncheon to Celebrate Tanzanian Graduates from Makerere University
Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) this afternoon hosted a celebratory luncheon to honor Tanzanian students who graduated during the 75th Graduation Ceremony at...
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...