About Us

About The Event

At Mentorship Uganda, we recognize that a nation grows through the wisdom, values, and sacrifices of its elders. We celebrate their legacy by ensuring that young leaders have access to mentorship, guidance, and inspiration to build a better future.

Our Mission

"To bridge generations by recognizing distinguished Ugandan leaders and equipping young people with mentorship opportunities to drive sustainable progress." Through mentorship, we aim to: • Preserve Uganda’s history of service and excellence. • Equip young leaders with the tools to build a strong, value-driven society. • Encourage intergenerational knowledge sharing and leadership development.

Our Core Values

Our work is guided by four fundamental values that define the essence of Mentorship Uganda: ✅ Integrity – Upholding honesty, transparency, and ethical leadership in all our mentorship efforts. ✅ Service – Honoring those who have served Uganda and inspiring young people to embrace the spirit of service. ✅ Leadership – Encouraging responsibility, critical thinking, and mentorship-driven growth. ✅ Legacy – Ensuring that Uganda’s leaders leave behind a lasting impact that guides the next generation.

Why Mentorship Matters

• More than 70% of Uganda’s population is under 30 years old – young people need guidance, role models, and structured mentorship. • Many young leaders lack access to real-world leadership training – mentorship fills this gap by providing direct interactions with experienced professionals. • Our history must be preserved – learning from past mistakes and successes ensures that Uganda’s leadership remains strong and progressive.

Our History

Mentorship Uganda started as a vision to honor retired leaders and professionals while ensuring that their knowledge, experiences, and values are passed on to future generations.

Key Milestones:

📅 2023:

The first National Mentorship Luncheon was held at Sheraton Kampala, bringing together Uganda’s most accomplished leaders and the next generation of mentees.
Recognized 10 distinguished Ugandan leaders from governance, academia, business, and the arts.

📅 2024:

The event expanded to State House, welcoming 20 new honorees.
Introduced structured mentorship programs, allowing young professionals to connect with Uganda’s most influential mentors.

📅 2025 & Beyond:

Expansion of mentorship programs to rural and urban youth.
Launch of a digital mentorship platform to provide access to mentorship opportunities across Uganda.

Our Leadership

Together, we work to honor Uganda’s elders, create impactful mentorship programs, and build a knowledge-driven society.

Founder & Chairperson

Odrek Rwabwogo – Chair of PACEID, visionary leader behind Uganda’s mentorship movement.

Mentorship Uganda Team

Our organizing committee is composed of leaders from diverse sectors, including: • Academia • Business • Politics & Governance • Science & Technology • Arts & Culture