As the National Resistance Movement party nears the primary election, Tumukunde Jonan, the newly elected Secretary General for Youth League in Kanungu District is to contest for the National NRM Youth League Publicity Secretary Seat.
Tumukunde rose to the powerful District position because of his strong youth voice and also being a strategic mobilizer for NRM party in Kanungu District by championing youth empowerment through skilling as a way to promote Youth dignity and self esteem in Kigezi Sub-region.
Through his Kigezi Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Organization, Tumukunde has empowered over 30,000 youth from Kigezi Sub-region with various employable skills and in turn they have started their own enterprises.
As a National Youth League leader in charge of publicity, Tumukunde is determined to create an inclusive space where every youth is served, is connected and by 5 year term and will leave a lasting legacy where every young person is empowered and can sustainably make his/her life better.
Tumukunde believes that, young people are ambitious and their dreams must be fulfilled and therefore will become a dependable strong but humble voice to speak for the needs and challenges of the youth.
“My values are simple, #young people get empowered to be able to make their lives better themselves and their communities. Young people be a leading voice to champion patriotism, social economic development and democracy,” Tumukunde said.
He said that he will use his leadership position to connecting every youth to opportunities and make sure that they benefit.
Tumukunde was the among the strongest mobilizers of the National Resistance Movement Party Chairman and President of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in 2021election in Kanungu District which gave him courage to come out and take up leadership positions.
“My hard work brought me into spotlight as a motivated, strong young voice determined to serve NRM and advance Youth agenda nationally,” He concluded.
Tumukunde peers said that he is a good listener and an accomplished generational leader who is is well focused and seeks dialogue and shared responsibility when handling organisational challenges.
