The training will take place at the National Leadership Institute in Kyankwanzi.

Announcing the programme on X on October 5, the Ugandan government said it had revived the initiative to help young people better understand their role in the country and encourage them to contribute to its development.

The government said the training would focus on discipline, patriotism, national unity and helping young people understand their responsibilities as citizens.

But the announcement did not provide details on when the training would start, how long it would last or whether students would attend in different groups.

The move is likely to draw comparisons with Rwanda’s Itorero programme, which also seeks to instil patriotism, national values and a sense of responsibility among citizens.

Itorero has its roots in Rwanda’s traditional culture, where it was used to teach young people values, good conduct, courage, loyalty and cooperation.

The national programme was officially revived by President Paul Kagame on November 16, 2007, in an address to both chambers of Parliament.

Today, Itorero includes lessons on Rwandan cultural values, the country’s history and the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, the prevention of genocide ideology, national unity and resilience, as well as the role of families in raising children.

Secondary school graduates are among those who participate in the programme.

For Uganda, the revived initiative puts young people at the centre of efforts to promote patriotism and civic responsibility, although the government has yet to give further details on how the training will be rolled out.