Mukono Celebrates Youth Day with Focus on Empowering the Girl Child

Mukono District celebrated Youth Day at St. Andrews Ndwaddemutwe Seed Secondary School in Kimenyedde Sub-county, Mukono North Constituency, with leaders calling for greater investment in education, skills development and the empowerment of the girl child.

The celebration which took palce on Friday 9^th/Oct/2026 brought together youth from across Mukono, students, RDC Hajjat Fatumah Ndisaba Nabitaka, the District Community Development Department led by Hajjat Minisa Namukose Kirya, district councillors, District Chairperson Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, and other distinguished guests under the theme “Impacting the Girl Child.”

Addressing the candidates, RDC Ndisaba urged them to remain focused on education, avoid distractions and choose friends who support their academic goals. She encouraged students not to be ashamed of the schools they attend, emphasizing that future opportunities depend on their abilities and academic performance.

She particularly challenged girls to prioritize education, saying that a girl’s value goes beyond physical appearance. “Beauty without brains is nothing,” she emphasized.

Ndisaba also encouraged candidates to use their holidays productively by taking short courses, acquiring skills or seeking work experience instead of spending their time idle. She commended the school administration for developing the institution to a level where it can accommodate more than 1,000 students.

District Chairperson Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome unveiled a vocational training initiative aimed at equipping youth with practical skills. He also announced plans for a youth call centre to help young people access employment opportunities and ICT skills.

Speaking to the media, Mukono District Youth Chairperson Ms. Mbabazi Priscilla, who spearheaded the celebration, said the initiative seeks to keep girls in school through the “Pad a Girl” initiative and reduce school dropout rates.

She thanked partners including Gen. Katumba Wamala, Hon. Francis Lukooya Mukoome, RDC Hajjat Fatumah Ndisaba, the area MP and other supporters.

The celebration concluded with the distribution of maize to youth to support agriculture, sanitary pads to students, books and other scholastic materials, providing practical support to both young people and learners.

The event emphasized the need to continue investing in education, skills, agriculture and opportunities for young people, particularly the girl child.