plenaryYouth in Politics
Presidential Address & Official Opening of the Summit
Monday, 25 May 15:00 – 16:30 MS TCDC
Session Overview
The official opening of YouLead Summit 2026, co-convened by His Excellency Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete, Former President of the United Republic of Tanzania and YouLead Patron, with a keynote from H.E Dr. Nevers Sekwila Mumba, Former Vice President of Zambia.
Key Discussion Points
Back to full programme- Presidential address by the YouLead Patron
- High-level remarks from EAC, EU and Government of Tanzania
- Keynote on youth and Africa's future
Speakers![H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete]()
![H.E Dr. Nevers Sekwila Mumba]()
![Dr Ana Haule]()
![H.E Mr Stephen Patrick Mbundi]()
![Hon. Mwinyi A. Mwinyi]()
![Hon. CPA Amos Gabriel Makalla]()
![H.E Ms Isabelle Mignucci]()
![Hon. Mr Joel Arthur Nanauka]()
![Olerato Molokomme]()
![Franklin Mireri]()
H.E. Dr. Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete
Former President & YouLead Patron
H.E Dr. Nevers Sekwila Mumba
Former Vice President
Dr Ana Haule
Executive Director
H.E Mr Stephen Patrick Mbundi
Secretary General
Hon. Mwinyi A. Mwinyi
Meru District Commissioner
Hon. CPA Amos Gabriel Makalla
Arusha Regional Commissioner
H.E Ms Isabelle Mignucci
Deputy Head of Delegation to Tanzania & EAC
Hon. Mr Joel Arthur Nanauka
Minister of Youth
Olerato Molokomme
Representative
Franklin Mireri
Strategy & Communications Lead