How Janice Nkajja Made It to the United Nations at 18 | African Youth Power & Global Policy

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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