All senior six leavers to undergo patriotism training at Kyankwanzi
The Ugandan government has announced that all Senior Six graduates will undergo six months of mandatory patriotism training at the National Leadership Institute. The program aims to instill civic responsibility and national identity in young people.
Why it matters
This policy represents a significant state-led effort to influence the ideological development of the youth, raising questions about the balance between civic education and state control.
All Senior Six leavers in Uganda will undergo six months of mandatory patriotism training at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi, as part of a renewed government initiative aimed at promoting discipline, national identity, and civic responsibility among young people.
The Commissioner of the National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC), Ms. Hellen Seku, announced the directive during a pass-out ceremony at Immaculate Heart Girls’ Secondary School Nyakibale in Rukungiri District. The event marked the completion of a week-long patriotism training programme for over 1,700 students drawn from four local institutions.
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