Minister Sserwanga Meets Wakiso Parish Youth Apostolate, Calls for Stronger Youth Partnerships

What the report says

Minister of Youth, Sports and Talent Development Robert Sserwanga Ssaalongo met members of the Wakiso Parish Youth Apostolate, which operates under the Kampala Diocese, in a meeting reported by Nile Post. According to the article, the group was led by Youth Chaplain Rev. Fr. Francis Kasajja and Youth Leader Charles Wamala. The discussion focused on youth development, environmental conservation and ways to support young people’s livelihoods.

Nile Post reported that Sserwanga praised the youth for their efforts in protecting the environment and for promoting income-generating activities that help young people become more self-reliant. The youth, in turn, said they were committed to conservation work and to fostering unity through their activities and services. They also asked for stronger partnership with the Buganda Kingdom to advance youth leadership and broader development initiatives.

The minister said he valued the relationship between the Church and the Buganda Kingdom and its role in mobilising young people for different programmes. The youth also presented a Shs 200,000 certificate in support of Buganda Kingdom activities, reflecting their backing for the institution’s initiatives.

The meeting highlights the continuing role of faith-based youth groups in community outreach and development work in central Uganda, especially where environmental action, leadership training and economic empowerment overlap.