[PHOTOS] DP Kindiki attends Africa-Arab Youth Congress in Uganda

He challenged youth in Africa and Arab countries to lead in addressing emerging global challenges.

by EMMANUEL WANJALA

News10 October 2025 - 19:52

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Kindiki underscored the youth’s crucial role in digital transformation, climate action, governance, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and entrepreneurship.
The Youth Congress was also addressed by Uganda President Yoweri Museveni and other dignitaries.

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Deputy President Kithure Kindiki addressing the Afro-Arab Youth Congress in Kampala, Uganda, October 10, 2025. /DPCS

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has challenged the youth in Africa and Arab countries to take the lead in addressing emerging global challenges, saying they have the potential to make the world a better place.

Speaking on Friday when he addressed the Afro-Arab Youth Congress in Kampala, Uganda, Kindiki underscored the youth’s crucial role in digital transformation, climate action, governance, sustainable agriculture, renewable energy and entrepreneurship across both regions.

The Youth Congress was also addressed by Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni and other dignitaries.

“This is your moment," Kindiki said.

"Be bold in your imagination, be fearless in your action, and be united in your purpose. The world is watching Africa and the Arab world."

The DP said the future of the continent depends not on what is done for the youth, but on what is done by the youth.

The Deputy President noted that the two regions are endowed with a young and vibrant generation whose potential must be fully tapped to improve their fortunes.

“Africa and the Arab world are the youngest regions on earth. With more than 65 per cent of our population below the age of 35, we are living not just with a demographic reality, but with a generational opportunity — one loaded with huge dividends if well harnessed,” he observed.

Kindiki reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to supporting all initiatives aimed at empowering the youth to make them more skilled, innovative, and influential globally.

“Kenya commits to strengthening partnerships that empower youth through training, mentorship, and financing; promoting innovation ecosystems where startups can thrive and expand across Afro-Arab markets," Kindiki said.

He said such partnerships will go a long way in expanding educational and cultural exchanges for youth to learn, collaborate and lead together, as well as champion youth voices in regional, continental and global decision-making.

Delegates from Botswana arrive for the Afro-Arab Youth Congress in Kampala, Uganda, October 10, 2025. /DPCS

The Deputy President further called for stronger Afro-Arab cooperation to create jobs and unlock investments for young entrepreneurs, noting that youth are already driving digital innovation through fintech startups in Nairobi and AI solutions in Dubai.

Kindiki added that young people are leading climate justice movements, championing renewable energy in Morocco, Egypt and Kenya, promoting cultural diplomacy through music, film and art in South Africa, Uganda, Qatar, and Lebanon.

Uganda President Yoweri Museveni indels his signature on the model Afro Arab headquarters during the Afro-Arab Youth Congress in Kampala, Uganda, October 10, 2025. /DPCS

He said they are also building social enterprises that offer new solutions to unemployment and inequality in Algeria, Nigeria, Tanzania and beyond.

“This is proof that youth are not leaders of tomorrow; they are the change-makers of today. The torch is in your hands — lift it high, carry it forward, and light the way for future generations,” he concluded.