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@Faridahally2 @CareElimu @UtibeUdotong '@momento It’s painful that our generation still has to struggle to make leaders do what’s right. But this is where our strength lies, in engaging, mobilizing, and educating. We need to reach beyond our circles and connect with bigger groups the people in the markets, the

@Faridahally2 @CareElimu @UtibeUdotong I completely disagree with the idea that resistance doesn’t work, especially in autocratic systems. Resistance is part of our constitutional right. In the Ugandan Constitution, citizens are mandated to hold leaders accountable, to question, to challenge, and to demand justice

@Faridahally2 @CareElimu @UtibeUdotong Protests and demonstrations have power — but they should always be the last option. Before that, we must keep engaging in dialogue and negotiation, pushing for change through every peaceful channel available. As young people, we must also stay alert, many politicians will try to

“While you’re out there protesting, prepare yourself for leadership. When you’re called to serve — or by God’s chance you secure a position — you should know what to do. Join political schools, read political materials, understand systems, and be ready to lead with integrity.” —

@Faridahally2 @CareElimu @UtibeUdotong Our leaders often criminalise dissent, yet it’s a right protected by our constitutions. Speaking up, questioning power, and demanding accountability are not acts of rebellion. They’re acts of citizenship. We must defend the right to dissent, because silencing voices is the first

@Faridahally2 @CareElimu @UtibeUdotong As a young person, understand and educate yourself. Don’t just rush to “join the movement.” Make sure that those who join truly believe in what the movement stands for. Beyond being part of the movement, we must be committed to its purpose, grounded in knowledge, and ready to

“You don’t need to be in power to hold the government accountable. In a democracy, every individual has the right to demand accountability — because we all pay taxes.” — @AloikinOpoloje, Social Justice Activist & Civil Liberties Defender, during the #RestlessConversations on

@Faridahally2 @CareElimu @UtibeUdotong We need to position ourselves where we can be mentored. When the older generation leaves, and we haven’t learned from them, we’ll struggle to lead. This is why we must engage and negotiate with those in power today — not to please them, but to learn how systems work, so that when

“Many young people are ignorant about what’s happening in the country — that’s why many arrested during protests say they don’t even know why they were arrested. As young people, we need mentors to guide and inform us.” — @SaturdayChrisp1, Human Rights Expert, during the

“I’m so happy that technology has advanced — young people are now documenting our political stories and movements. But let’s also stay informed, so we can speak from a place of knowledge.” — @FaridahAlly2, Education Activist, during the #RestlessConversations on Youth in African

@Faridahally2 @CareElimu @UtibeUdotong You Can’t Change the System from the Outside Real change happens from within. There are things you’ll never fully understand or be able to shift until you’re inside the system, seeing how it truly works. So don’t just criticize from a distance; step in, learn, and transform it

@Faridahally2 @CareElimu @UtibeUdotong Our biggest challenge isn’t just bad leadership, it’s the values we live by. As we call out our leaders, we must also look within and ask: Are we doing what’s right ourselves? Sometimes, what’s happening among us might be worse than what we condemn in others. Real change begins

“Politics is too big to be left to only politicians. We all need to get involved — you can’t make change from the outside. Register, join a political party, attend meetings, stay informed, and influence the direction of our nations.” — @UtibeUdotong, Political Analyst, during the

@Faridahally2 @CareElimu It doesn’t matter whether a leader is young or old — the real issue is the value system. Our leaders, whether we like it or not, are often a mirror of who we are as a society. If we want better leaders, we must first build better values among ourselves. - @UtibeUdotong

“What is our value system? Whether we admit it or not, our leaders play a big role in eroding the nation’s values. We must stand for what’s right — even when power comes with tempting bribes.” — @UtibeUdotong, Political Analyst, during the #RestlessConversations on The Role of

@Faridahally2 @CareElimu When people take to the streets, there’s a spread of knowledge, awareness grows, minds open, and voices unite. Every protest is a win, because it moves the struggle forward. Resistance isn’t a sprint , it’s a marathon. Each of us adds a brick to what the ones before us started. -

@Faridahally2 @CareElimu What is taking young people to the streets is frustration and hopelessness. We’re told to innovate, to create change, yet there’s no money, no support, no opportunity. For many, protest has become the only way to be heard. - @Faridahally2 #YouthPower #YouthSpeakUg

@Faridahally2 , Founder @CareElimu " Young people today are empowered, informed, and unafraid. We understand the issues that shape our lives, and we’re no longer waiting to be told what matters. For too long, African leaders have hidden behind big words and complex language, but