Salam Muslim Youth Symposium: Empowering Young Minds for Leadership and Innovation

Hajjat Zaitun Kakyama, a senior counsellor, addressed the importance of menstrual health management, emphasizing that menstruation symbolizes feminine strength and reproductive potential. She warned of the consequences of poor menstrual management, including hormonal imbalances and infertility.

Salam TV hosted the inaugural Salam Muslim Youth Symposium at the Islamic University in Uganda's females' campus in Kabojja, under the theme "Nurturing Leadership & Innovation in Our Youth." The symposium brought together esteemed speakers, thought leaders, and young minds to discuss the importance of cultivating leadership, innovation, and creativity among Muslim youth.

This Friday began with the Salam TV morning show, Omukeeze, hosted by Twaha Mukiibi, featuring Dr. Jamil Serwanga, Vice Rector of Academics at Islamic University in Uganda. Dr. Serwanga emphasized the need for institutions to prioritize service delivery over financial gain, highlighting the importance of providing students with hands-on skills to prepare them for various career paths.

Sabira Sarah, Prime Minister at Islamic University females' campus Kabojja, encouraged fellow youth to identify and address their weaknesses while nurturing their strengths. She stressed the importance of self-awareness, achievable goal-setting, and recognizing individual achievements.

Dr. Ahmed Walugembe, Senior Lecturer at Islamic University in Uganda and Makerere University Business School urged youth to embody the principles of faith, hard work, and discipline, serving as role models for others. He emphasized the transformative power of young people in driving positive change and innovation.

Dr. Jamil Serwanga returned to the stage to highlight the importance of creative thinking, effective communication, and consuming relevant information from diverse sources. He encouraged youth to leverage their surroundings as opportunities to innovate and make a positive impact.

Hajjat Zaitun Kakyama, a senior counsellor, addressed the importance of menstrual health management, emphasizing that menstruation symbolizes feminine strength and reproductive potential. She warned of the consequences of poor menstrual management, including hormonal imbalances and infertility.

The symposium concluded with Desire Derekford Mugumisa, Head of Corporate Affairs at Next Media Uganda, who emphasized embracing individuality and authenticity in the digital age. He highlighted the democratizing power of social media in wealth creation and the need to master digital tools to improve lives and unlock opportunities.

The event was possible through partnerships with Sumz Snacks, Secrets Pads, IMSAK, and Islamic University in Uganda females' campus. The symposium aimed to inspire and empower young minds to become leaders and innovators, equipped with the skills and knowledge to impact their communities and the world at large positively.