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The Secretary General of the Pan African Youth Union, Mr. Ahmed Wiisichong Bening has paid working visits to the Eastern Africa region to engage key stakeholders on the mapping out an operative comprehensive youth development plan to kick start Renaissance Agenda of the Pan African Youth Union.

Commencing his engagement, he stopped over in Nairobi-Kenya where he held a high-level discussion with the Kenya National Youth Council CEO, Mr. Roy Sasaka Telewa, to map out a strategic framework to champion youth development in Africa.

He proceeded to Rwanda to join development partners for the Youth Conneckt stakeholder’s meeting convened by the Youth Conneckt Hub in Kigali, the national capital.

The meeting was held as part of preliminary steps for Youth Conneckt2022 to be held in Rwanda.

Ahmed Wiisichong Bening, who mans the secretariat responsible for the coordination of National Youth Councils on the continent, was excited to be associated with the movement for change.

He stated that this year's event will witness a well-coordinated participation of all National Youth Councils and Civil Society Organizations across Africa.

Mr. Ahmed Bening was also excited about the preparatory actions leading to Youth Connekt 2022 to be hosted in Kigali-Rwanda and said “we at the Pan African Youth Union are excited to associate with this movement of Change. We are particularly impressed by the leadership the Republic of Rwanda continues to provide on the continent. This year will see a well coordinated participation of National Youth Councils and Youth Civil Society Organizations across Africa.”

He ended his regional tour in Uganda where he met with key presidential advisors to President Museveni.

The youthful delegation was led by Uganda National Youth Council Chairperson, Jacob Eyeru, Bening Ahmed Wiisichong Secretary General, Pan-African Youth Union, Roy Sasaka Tetewa CEO National Youth Council and Oliver Mutesi; the Vice Chairperson, Pan-African Union.

The Secretary General of Pan-African Youth Union, Bening Ahmed Wiisichong appreciated the Ugandan leaders for the support offered as well as Uganda’s continued efforts towards a cooperated Africa.

“As young people we identify with Uganda because of the role the country has played to always lead the integration process. The PAN-African youth Union is aimed at bringing together youth Councils across African, this we do by harmonizing the efforts across the board,” Wiisichong said.

Also present at the meeting were diaspora leaders from Canada headed by Fred Kinene, the Chairman - NRM chapter in Canada.