04 Jun
This afternoon @TheJNLC has hosted the Granddaughter of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere, Ms. Helena Nyerere accompanied by Mr. Godfrey Mgassa and Mr. Rayrich Mosha. The courtesy visit to the Centre followed their participation in the beatification and canonisation service of Mwalimu Nyerere on 2nd June 2025, at Uganda Martyr’s Shrine Namugongo. The visitors received a commissioned painting of Mwalimu Nyerere by a young Ugandan artist Fred Mwaike. They appreciated how the Centre through its programmes continues , to uphold and honour Mwalimu Nyerere’s legacy in Uganda. Ms. Helena commended the great work JNLC is doing to train young people in leadership anchored in the ideas and ideals of Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. She planted a memorial soursop fruit tree at JNLC. She promises to keep coming to Makerere University to monitor its progress.
