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
Mwallimu Nyerere’s Birthday Celebration #Nyerere@102
Celebrating Mwalimu Nyerere’s Legacy: A Tribute to Servant Leadership and Unity Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) at Makerere University reverberated...
Mwalimu Julius Nyerere @102 Celebration
Saturday, April 13th 2024. Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) – Makerere University Registrations Closed...
Mwalimu Julius Nyerere @102 Celebration
Saturday, April 13th 2024. Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC) – Makerere University Concept and Programme...
JNLC welcomes a delegation from Tanzania
This afternoon,@TheJNLC hosted a delegation of Pastors from Tanzania, who have participated in an evangelical mission in Uganda. Dr. Nansozi Muwanga, Executive...
UNDP Launches Human Development Report 2023/24, Highlights Uganda’s Progress
In a significant event held today at Yusuf Lule Auditorium, Makerere University, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) unveiled the Human Development...
Promoting healthy lifestyle choices among youth
In a vibrant gathering organized by the Lions Club of Makerere, youth took center stage in a dynamic seminar focusing on mental health awareness, with a spotlight on...
AAYC 20TH ANNIVERSARY DIALOGUE
#UpcomingEvent The Afro Arab Youth Council (AAYC) 20th Anniversary Monday, 4th March 2024 | 9AM CTF2 Makerere University #AAYCAnniversary20...
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
The Non-Aligned Movement is a group of states that are not formally aligned with or against any major power bloc. The movement was founded in 1961 during the Cold...
Recognizing and Appreciating Our 2023 Sponsors and Partners
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to each one of you for your unwavering support and invaluable contributions to the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC)...
Report – Presidential Lecture Series 06-08 June 2023
This report summarizes the deliberations of the Presidential Lecture Series convened by the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre on 06 08 June 2023 in Kampala, Uganda....
JNLC Bulletin of Activities 2023
JNLC Bulletin of Activities 2023 serves as a summary of our major undertakings, made possible through the generous support of our partners and sponsors. As we...
Review Meeting With Youlead Uganda Delegates
Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (JNLC), in collaboration with the National Youth Council of Uganda, organized a Review Meeting with Uganda delegates following their...