Episode Description
At just 18, Janice Nkajja has already spoken at global stages, attended sessions at the United Nations in Geneva, appeared on Fox News, launched a youth-centered civic education platform, and started her own podcast, Janice on the Mic.
In this powerful episode of The Ugandan Boy Talk Show, Janice opens up about:
– Her rise from high school to international policy spaces
– Speaking on corruption, governance, and African leadership
– Experiencing the UN Expert Mechanism on Indigenous Peoples
– Why civic education is her life’s mission
– How digital platforms amplify African youth voices
– Building Civic Coded
– Volunteering, community service, and grounding herself
– The behind-the-scenes of going viral for her commentary on global aid cuts
– The vision behind her podcast, Janice on the Mic
00:00 - Host Introduces Janice, Discusses Social Media Etiquette
08:21- Navigating Language, Host's Purpose, Fun Rapid Fire
21:34 - Janice's Early Activism and ALA Experience
33:17 - Discovering Purpose and Shifting Global Perspectives
45:50 - Advocating Against Corruption and Launching Civic Coded
55:17 - Facing Threats and Learning from Viral Experiences
01:06:46 - Empowering Youth Voices and the Power of Service
01:20:03 - Janice's Podcast Journey and Final Thoughts
This is one of the most inspiring youth leadership stories you’ll hear — a reminder that young Africans belong in every room where decisions are being made.
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