The Bugisu Youth Symposium, originally scheduled for September 12th 2024, has been postponed following a directive from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni.
The announcement was made via a tweet by Hadija Namyalo, the Chief Coordinator at the Office of the National Chairman of the NRM, who has been leading the coordination of the event.
The symposium was planned to be held at Mbale Secondary School, aimed at educating Bugisu youths on improving household income and creating wealth. However, the President’s advice has led to the postponement of the meeting.
Shaban Kachemete, a former Mbale Resident District Commissioner and one of the organizers confirmed the cancellation.
He stated that they are awaiting communication from the President regarding new dates for the event.
Kachameti urged the youths to remain calm and hopeful, anticipating that the President would provide a new date before the end of the year.
Emma Bwayo, the Namisindwa District Youth Counselor, expressed regret over the postponement but noted that it offers an opportunity to prepare more thoroughly and align plans.
The postponement comes amid internal disputes among Bugisu youth leaders and organizers, each claiming rightful NRM support to invite the President.
These conflicts may have contributed to the decision to reschedule the event.
By Our Reporter
10th Sept 2024
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