ABSTRACT
This chapter presents trends on the modes of activism that the Ugandan youth have adopted, going back to the 1920s, as a way to show their grievances against the state. In particular, it presents the state in which the Ugandan youth find themselves today, as opposed to earlier youth activists. However, over the years, activism was largely carried out by educated youth, with access and a place in political parties, especially those in opposition. In the last decade, this trend appears to be changing, with young uneducated and disillusioned youth also demanding for socio-political and economic changes. This chapter explores the new trends of activism in Uganda and identifies the patterns that are emerging and the potential for such movements to stimulate changes in the country. It provides a reflection on how youth movements interact and deal with the daily challenges in what can be described as a police state.
