By Uchindami Msowoya

Mzuzu, August 12, Mana: In an effort to promote meaningful youth participation in the forth coming general elections, Mzuzu Youth Association and Timbiri Youth Network, Monday conducted a youth dialogue in Mzuzu on a theme ‘Promoting Youth Leadership and Mindset Change.’

Speaking in an interview, Coordinator for Mzuzu Youth Association Francis Chirambo, said the event aimed sharing notes on effective leadership so that young people can serve the nation as politicians as well.

"We have discovered that, most young people are being exploited by politicians and are often manipulated for the benefit of the old practicing politicians and this initiative will empower them from being involved in such malpractice,” said Chirambo.

According to Chirambo, the event also aims at equipping youth with knowledge on understanding political systems, political parties and good leadership.

Youth Advisor for Timbiri Youth Network, Edward Kaunda said the event was strategically scheduled to amplify youth voices and empower them to make informed political decisions, "he said.

Some of the youth clubs which participated in the dialogue included Added Power And Understanding Sustainable Education (APAUSE), Hope for All Generations (HAG), Titchile Speak-Out Youth Club, Umodzi Youth Organization and Kang'ona Youth Club.