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Seminar

Civic Education at the Grassroots level in Uganda

Jinja, Masaka, Mbarara and Lira to carry out the pilot Grassroots training

GAIN Uganda will conduct Civic education pilot trainings at the grassroots in 4 regions of Uganda. Orgainsed by The GAIN Uganda member Organisations, Jinja will take place on 22nd - 23rd, Masaka 24th, Mbarara 25th and Lira 29-30 November.

Congress

THE INTER-INSTITUTIONAL MEDIA CHALLENGE

Mentoring the Next Generation of Ugandan Journalists

Under the overarching objective of nurturing and celebrating professional journalism and media practices in Uganda, the 2016 MCI more specifically seeks to create a platform for young and aspiring journalist to showcase their talents.

Workshop

THE INAUGURAL YOUNG AND EMERGING LEADERS WORKSHOP

The workshop is an inaugural gathering of 20 of Uganda's young and emerging leaders and it is designed to train and orient values of self-advancement, integrity, social responsibility, and socioeconomic transformation among the youth.

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Promoting Accountability and Good Governance in Uganda

Training of Trainers (ToT) for GAIN-Uganda member Organisations

In a bid to roll out a country wide civic education campaign, GAIN Uganda will undergo training as well as get acclimatized with the newly produced civic education materials. This will be followed by pilot trainings in 4 regions of Uganda.

Discussion

CURBING CORRUPTION AND BUILDING SYNERGIES

Exploring Feasible Alternatives for Peace and Development in South Sudan

The activity is expected to broaden the understanding of corruption and the current debates on foreign interventions in South Sudan and suggest credible alternatives for ushering in peace and development in the country.

Seminar

Think Tank End of Year Strategy Meeting

Discussing the new direction for the Refugee policy paper

The Young Leaders Think Tank for Policy Alternatives has this year worked on two policy areas; Refugee policy and the Trade policy. Having made some progress, the Refugee working group will discuss the new dimension for the topic and way forward.

Study and information programme

Film Screening: "Before the Flood"

A documentary film featuring Leonardo DiCaprio

The threats posed by climate change are real. Join us for our Green Cinema Night featuring the documentary "Before the Flood" to learn more and discuss the implications for Uganda.

Event

Inter Party Youth Platform Sports Challenge

Promoting Peace and Tolerance through Sports

Youth from the different political parties will compete against each other to Show the world that it is actually possible to work together despite your divergent views. The tournament is also aimed at sending a message of peace and tolerance

Symposium

PRIVATE SECTOR FORUM

Boosting exports: Is Uganda equipped for industrialization?

The meeting will bring together a variety of stakeholders, mostly from private sector and government to discuss Uganda's export dilemma and to find solutions to the increasing trade deficit in the country.

Study and information programme

Scholarship Holders and Alumni Meeting

KAS scholars gather to welcome the new members

The different KAS scholars, current and Alumni get to interact and network with each other. The Meeting also takes advantage of the diversity of the scholars to discuss political issues affecting Uganda and South Sudan with a chosen expert.

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Multi-Stakeholder Engagement on Migration.

Addressing Governance, Conflict, and Displacement in Uganda’s Refugee-Hosting Regions.

Uganda’s open-door refugee policy has been both lauded and scrutinized. While it allows for freedom of movement, employment, and land use, it has also led to governance and security dilemmas. The rapid influx of displaced individuals has created economic strain, exacerbated land disputes, and fostered tensions between refugees and host communities. Many local populations express concerns over resource allocation and service provision, leading to sporadic conflicts that demand urgent interventions.

A Unified Approach to Migration Challenges in Nakivale Refugee Settlement.

Promoting Stability Through Civic Engagement in Migration: A Training Initiative for Host and Refugee Youth

From January 29 to 30, 2025, the Nakivale refugee settlement served as venue for a crucial exchange of ideas and strategies. Organized by the Refugee Youth Parliament Association (RYPA) in collaboration with the Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung (KAS) Uganda and South Sudan, this training program aimed to equip both host and refugee youth with the tools to effectively navigate the challenges of migration while promoting civic engagement.

Exploring community-based approaches to addressing cattle rustling in Karamoja region.

While there is still much work to be done in addressing the underlying causes of cattle rustling in the Karamoja region, community-based approaches offer a promising way forward that emphasises the importance of local engagement and participation.

Perspectives from Grassroots Migration Agenda Dialogues in Jinja, Pallisa and Manafwa districts.

The externalization of labor to the Middle East has been a common practice for decades, but why, when and how migration takes place is what is of fundamental concern. KAS Uganda conducted grassroots dialogues on the topic within three districts. Here are some bottom-up viewpoints.

Deputy Speaker of the Parliament of Uganda Thomas Tayebwa as guest

Prospects for cooperation with the East African country

From March 27 to 31, we hosted a delegation of parliamentarians from Uganda. The main purpose of this delegation trip was a joint exchange, among other things on joint cooperation between the EU and Uganda.

Peacebuilding Lessons for South Sudan from Northern Uganda

Yei-Okere Peacebuilding Initiative

Drawing a parallel between Okere, a small community that found itself in the wrath of war and civil strife for over three decades and now trying to rebuild itself, and Yei which is currently in the storm of such challenges, we thought it worthwhile as KAS, YAMORA, and Okere City to exchange lessons, networks, and strategies for advocacy, organizing and lobbying with local leaders in Yei, South Sudan.

Refugee Welfare Councils (RWCs) as Spaces for Political Participation of refugees in Uganda

Refugee Welfare Councils

While the official intention had been to bring together refugees and nationals to foster refugee and host community relations, RWCs have now emerged as important instruments for improving service delivery, facilitating community organizing, strengthening identity, and driving political participation among refugees in Uganda.

An Overview of Uganda’s Migration Profile

Public Dialogue at Makerere University

On Wednesday 7th December we set out to Makerere University for a public dialogue on the state of migration in Uganda. A youth engagement, we hoped to provide more information, correct misconceptions, and inspire their scholarly pursuits. Most curious about Karamoja and the increasing presence of homeless Karamajongs on the streets around them, critical about the government’s capacity to meet the refugee policy’s demands, the 174 students we met up with were an intelligent and challenging crowd for our panelists. The panelists included; Edgar Mwine, an Huduma fellow, and Migration Expert, Sheila Nsekanabo, a researcher at the Centre for Multilateral Affairs, Natasha Hadijjah Sebunya, an Artist and Writer, Lomilou Lucious, a Programme Manager at Mercy Corps, and Ian Katusiime, a journalist at the Independent Magazine. The public dialogue was moderated by Ojok Okello, the founder, and CEO of Okere City.

Musings on Emigration in Uganda at the Kampala Geopolitics Conference

Emigration in Uganda

One of the topics that were discussed at the 2022 Kampala Geopolitics Conference focused on understanding the emigration trends in Uganda. It was moderated by Ojok Okello, the founder of Okere City. He was joined by: Frank Nuwagaba, a Migration Officer at the Uganda Ministry of Internal Affairs; Agnes Igoye, a migration expert from IGAD; Barbara Maureen, an investigative journalist at the African Institute for Investigative Journalism (AIIJ); and Mutyaba Michael, a scholar, and researcher at the School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS).

“We Know Better How to Tackle Cattle Rustling” - Abim Residents

Grassroots Migration Agenda

Alongside our partners GAIN-Uganda and ADYOFU, KAS on Thursday 21st October 2022 implemented its grassroots migration agenda meeting with the Ethur, the residents of the Abim district located in the Karamoja sub-region to discuss how to tackle cattle rustling, a vice that has riddled progress in the sub-region for decades.