In April 2025, Kidega Ogenrwot Moses, aspirant for Northern Youth MP (26/31), officially petitioned the Secretary General of the mighty NRM Party, Rt. Hon. Richard Todwong, on behalf of hustlers and the common youth of Uganda.
The request was simple but powerful: reduce or waive the Youth League nomination fees that were locking out financially disadvantaged but capable young leaders from active participation in the party.
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In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, when uncertainty gripped the nation and many students (both national and international) found themselves stranded, the 31st National Executive Council of the Uganda National Students Association (UNSA-NEC) rose to the occasion. I was honored to be part of the delegation that engaged national leaders to advocate for the welfare of students during these trying times.
We held a highly productive meeting with the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda, and Hon. Mary Karooro Okurut, then Minister in Charge of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister. Our discussions focused on the dire situation faced by thousands of students who had been left without access to basic necessities due to the nationwide lockdown.
Through our collective efforts, we were able to secure relief food and essential items for stranded students across the country. This was not just a policy achievement, it was a lifeline to many who had nowhere else to turn.
During his term as President of the College of Computing and Information Sciences (COCIS) and Chairperson of College Presidents at Makerere University, Kidega Ogenrwot Moses stood at the frontline of a tough but necessary battle: fighting sexual harassment within the university system. Kidega chose to speak out not just in words, but through policy advocacy, awareness campaigns, and survivor-centered engagement. His leadership marked a turning point in how student leaders could take action against a deep-rooted challenge in higher education institutions.
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