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 Mic00:00 - Host Introduces Janice, Discusses Social Media Etiquette08:21- Navigating Language, Host's Purpose, Fun Rapid Fire21:34 - Janice's Early Activism and ALA Experience33:17 - Discovering Purpose and Shifting Global Perspectives45:50 - Advocating Against Corruption and Launching Civic Coded55:17 - Facing Threats and Learning from Viral Experiences01:06:46 - Empowering Youth Voices and the Power of Service01:20:03 - Janice's Podcast Journey and Final ThoughtsThis 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.🎧 Listen to Janice on the Mic:Spotify + YouTubeWATCH MORE inspiring conversations every week on The Ugandan Boy Talk Show.Don’t forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE.#JaniceNkajja #UgandanBoyTalkShow #AfricanYouthVoices #AfricanLeadership #CivicEducation #UgandanPodcast #YouthActivism #AfricanGovernance #GenZLeaders #UnitedNationsGeneva #AfricanWomenInLeadership #UgandaInfluencers #PolicyTalks #AfricaRising #JaniceOnTheMic #BonnyKibuuka #YouthEmpowermentAfrica