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Meet the Youth Advisory Board (YAB)

Meet Agaba Nelson, member of the WYDE Political Parties Youth Advisory Board

Agaba Nelson is the current Deputy Spokesperson of Uganda’s Alliance for National Transformation (ANT) party, where he previously served as National Youth League Coordinator. He also chairs the Interparty Youth Platform, bringing together youth leaders from different political parties in Uganda, and is a member of the WYDE Political Parties Youth Advisory Board.

In this video, he explores the social, cultural and institutional barriers that prevent young people from participating meaningfully in politics, from age-based discrimination to high nomination fees and costly electoral campaigns.

Drawing on his experience within political party structures, Nelson calls for greater youth representation in decision-making and sustained investment in mentoring, training and leadership development. His message is clear: political parties must create opportunities for young people not only to participate, but to help shape their countries’ future.

About Agaba Nelson

Agaba Nelson is a Ugandan lawyer, political leader and youth advocate working at the intersection of law, governance and youth development. He currently serves as Deputy Spokesperson of the Alliance for National Transformation (ANT), having previously held the position of National Youth League Coordinator.

He is Chairperson of the Interparty Youth Platform and Executive Director of Building Leadership Bridge Uganda, an organisation dedicated to leadership development and mentorship for emerging young leaders.

A member of the Uganda Law Society and East Africa Law Society, Nelson is also a Partner and Head of Constitutional and Governance Law at Kagere, Businge and Kyobe Advocates.

His advocacy focuses on youth inclusion, governance reforms, accountability, civic education and strengthening young people’s participation in public decision-making. He is a member of the WYDE Political Parties Youth Advisory Board.

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