I delivered a lecture to 52 senior military officers undergoing the Senior Command and Staff Course in Kimaka. I took questions from them that centred around youth unrest, patriotism, Pan-Africanism, wealth creation, and sustainable peace. Africa's youth and abundant resources present a massive opportunity if guided correctly. The “Gen Z” should not be rioting over local grievances but should be agitating for East African integration. Regional prosperity hinges on market integration. For instance, Uganda’s domestic market is too small to support large-scale production and industrial growth, making regional markets essential. This was the rationale behind advocating for Pan-Africanism, economic integration, and political unity. As we always preach, the path to prosperity lies in producing and selling a good or service. I therefore challenge the continent’s leaders and citizens to focus on transforming their economies from subsistence to monetised systems that foster sustainable development and peace.
