Takeaways

• Kyarisiima Israel took Uganda’s youth political movement to the big stage at the African Political Parties Summit in Ethiopia.
• The Gen Z leader pushed for major youth involvement in national leadership and pan-African cooperation during his stay.
• He aimed to link Uganda’s rising young voices with similar movements across the entire continent to shape its future.

ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA – Kyarisiima Israel, Founder and National Coordinator of Gen Z for Gen MK, has taken Uganda’s youth political mobilisation conversation to the African Political Parties Summit in Ethiopia, highlighting the growing interest in generational leadership, patriotism and Pan-African cooperation.

Israel’s participation in the continental gathering provides an opportunity to bring Uganda’s youth-led political conversations into a broader African space, where issues of leadership, national identity, political participation and the continent’s future remain central to discussions.

Through Gen Z for Gen MK, Israel has been advocating for greater youth involvement in conversations about Uganda’s leadership and national development, while promoting ideas around patriotism and generational participation.

His engagement in Addis Ababa reflects a broader ambition to connect Uganda’s emerging youth voices with like-minded conversations across the continent.

Africa has one of the world’s youngest populations, with an increasingly connected generation showing interest in political participation, economic transformation and continental integration. Platforms such as the African Political Parties Summit offer opportunities for young leaders and political actors to exchange ideas, build networks and contribute to discussions shaping Africa’s future.

For Israel, the engagement is also an opportunity to strengthen Uganda’s presence in continental conversations and promote greater collaboration among young Africans.

From the Pearl of Africa to Ethiopia, the message is centred on youth participation, shared aspirations and the importance of giving the next generation a voice in shaping Africa’s future.