Kin Kariisa Urges Youth to Embrace Failure, Innovation and Continuous Learning

What the report says

Next Media Group chief executive Kin Kariisa has called on young Ugandans to treat failure as part of growth, while building careers through innovation, curiosity and continuous learning. According to Nile Post, the remarks were made during a youth engagement held to mark International Youth Day, where Kariisa reflected on lessons from his own career and the setbacks that shaped his path.

He encouraged young people to stop waiting for ideal conditions and instead look at the problems around them as possible opportunities. His message focused on practical problem-solving, taking initiative, trying different approaches and using mistakes as lessons rather than reasons to give up. The discussion also emphasized youth responsibility in shaping their own futures and contributing to national development.

Ronnie “Macvex” Musiimenta, head of programmes at Next Radio, said the station aims to create spaces where young people can speak, learn from experienced mentors and explore their ambitions. He noted that youth support should extend beyond symbolic annual events and include ongoing mentorship, skills development and platforms that help turn ideas into workable solutions.

Participants at the event said the conversation offered a fresh perspective on success and persistence, especially in a context where Ugandan youth continue to face unemployment, limited access to capital and skills gaps. The report added that, alongside these challenges, many young people are increasingly active in entrepreneurship, technology and creative industries, making mentorship and access to opportunity a recurring concern.