Publications

Meet the 2025 Youth4Policy Migration Fellows

Fifteen emerging policy thinkers join the final Migration Cohort of the Youth4Policy Fellowship to explore Uganda’s emigration, labour, climate, and governance dynamics.

The 2025 Youth4Policy Migration Fellowship marks the final migration-themed cohort under our Youth4Policy Programme. This diverse group of 15 young professionals; drawn from law, economics, technology, diplomacy, peacebuilding, and social work, represents a new wave of thinkers tackling Uganda’s migration story. Their research explores labour externalisation, brain drain, diaspora participation, climate-driven migration, and the intersection of rights, governance, and development. Together, they bring fresh perspectives, lived experience, and data-driven approaches to influence Uganda’s migration policy landscape and reimagine how the country engages its citizens, both at home and abroad.

Public Interest Litigation in Uganda: A Comprehensive Case Compendium

Uganda launched its first-ever Compendium of Public Interest Litigation (PIL) Case Decisions, a groundbreaking publication that brings together 24 landmark rulings delivered by the Constitutional and Supreme Courts between 1996 and present. Compiled by the Fidelis Leadership Institute (FLI) in partnership with Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Uganda and South Sudan (KAS), the compendium serves as a vital resource for legal practitioners, civil society, policymakers, scholars, and the general public. This carefully curated volume not only documents significant constitutional decisions but also offers thematic analyses and expert commentary, making complex legal judgments accessible and relevant to a wider audience. The cases selected address key issues such as human rights, good governance, rule of law, and the protection of vulnerable and marginalized communities.

Alternative Policy Options for Uganda's Approach to Human Rights

Youth4Policy in Human Rights

Alternative Policy Options for Uganda's Approach to Human Rights is a collection of policy alternatives by fellows from the concluded Youth4Policy in Human Rights Fellowship. These young professionals have delved into several areas of human rights and political representation, offering fresh perspectives. Their contributions are a response to the pressing human rights issues of our time, from the representation of the most vulnerable communities to the digital sphere. The Youth4Policy Fellowship is a vital component of the concluding Human Rights Our Concern! Project, a laudable initiative co-funded by the European Union and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). The project aims at strengthening evidence-based advocacy for the protection and promotion of Human rights and freedoms in Uganda.

Youth4Ppolicy-Migration Final Call for Applications

The Youth4Policy (Y4P) Fellowship is an initiative of the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Uganda and South Sudan aimed at empowering a new generation of Ugandan policy thinkers and researchers. It provides a unique opportunity for young professionals to engage in migration-related policy research, informed dialogue, and evidence-based advocacy. Since 2022, the Y4P Migration Fellowship has specifically focused on Uganda’s migration dynamics, enabling fellows to explore critical issues such as forced displacement, emigration, and refugee protection. This 2025 fellowship marks the final migration-themed intake under this programme. Y4P equips fellows with rigorous policy analysis tools and exposes them to real-world policy processes through interaction with migrants, fieldwork, stakeholder engagement, and academic training. Previous fellows have successfully transitioned into careers in public service, academia, international organizations, and civil society.

Examining Uganda's Migration Policy _ 2024

Youth-Led Policy Solutions for Uganda’s Migration Challenges and Opportunities

This publication presents a collection of 16 policy papers authored by the 2024 cohort of Youth4Policy Migration Fellows, with guidance from experienced mentors and researchers. It offers a timely and in-depth examination of Uganda’s evolving migration landscape, addressing both internal and cross-border migration issues.

Odyssey of Courage

Nyakueth's Migration Story

The Republic of South Sudan and a significant part of Northern Uganda share a long and tumultuous history of violence. The two regions have borne the brunt of decades-long armed conflicts that have left thousands of the inhabitants displaced. Although the neighbouring governments have brokered peace deals with dissidents, they have also at times supported guerrilla movements fighting against each other.

Reviewing the Form and Substance of the 2021 Elections

This publication features contributions of eight Ugandan authors, drawn from both academia and civil society, each offering a unique perspective on the dynamics of the 2021 presidential elections and their aftermath. It holds significant importance as it critically engages with a fundamental element of democratic systems: elections. By bringing this body of work to life, KAS Uganda and South Sudan together with the Julius Nyerere Leadership Centre (Makerere University, Uganda) aim not only to provoke thoughtful reflection on the democratic processes surrounding the 2021 elections but also to provide a comprehensive resource that offers valuable insights and lessons for the upcoming 2026 elections. This book serves as both a reflection on past elections and a reference for future electoral integrity.

Call for Applications 2024

Youth4Policy Migration Fellowship - Second Cohort!

The Y4P Migration Fellows will have an unparalleled opportunity to spend six to eight months gaining both academic and field experience working in the niche area of migration and being part of a community to build an inclusive and responsive pro-youth policy landscape. Besides interacting with migrants and learning from their experiences, the fellows will have the chance to access key stakeholders and experts in the field of migration. Throughout the Programme, the fellows will be trained in key public policy topics as well. Ultimately, the fellows shall be equipped with relevant tools to enable them undertake research, write policy papers, and contribute to ongoing advocacy and policy-making efforts. Fellows will also have exposure to the workings of KAS’ key partners and collaborators, which includes international agencies, state agencies and Civil Society Organizations. Moreover, the Y4P Migration Fellowship can be used as a springboard towards a wide range of academic and professional opportunities in the future. Y4P and KAS alumni have gone on to pursue careers in the development sector, academia, public service as well as private sectors.

Migration Project Newsletter - Issue 02

In our second edition of the KAS Migration Project Newsletter, we reflect on the strides made since February 2022 in addressing migration and forced displacement in Uganda and South Sudan. This initiative aims to understand and mitigate the various factors driving cross-border and internal movements.

Reality Check Series on Demography - 'A Looming Demographic Dividend or Disaster?'

We are delighted to present our latest thought-provoking analysis, delving into the rapidly changing population and age structure of Uganda, titled 'A Looming Demographic Dividend or Disaster?', this series engages in critical dialogues surrounding the profound implications of Uganda's evolving demographic landscape with propositions of a possible demographic dividend that have featured prominently, especially in the public sector circles.