PUBLIC LEADERSHIP PROGRAMME
East Africa Public Leadership Programme
The East Africa Public Leadership Programme empowers a new generation of ethical leaders across the East Africa Community (EAC) with the skills, networks, and knowledge necessary to drive meaningful change in government and governance.
Applications are closed.
The time is now. Prepare to run for office, or strengthen your political leadership role.
Over nine intensive months, you will participate in seven in-residence weekend seminars, supported by online enrichment modules between sessions. These seminars culminate in the delivery of your capstone project: ProjectYOU.
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Transformational Learning: Deep internal work focused on personal growth and self-leadership.
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Transactional Learning: Practical training in public leadership skills and tools.
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Systems Learning: Critical understanding of political and governmental systems.
Who is the programme best suited for?
Young people and women aged 18-45 in any of the East African Community countries preparing to run for office, be re-elected or strengthen your current political leadership role.
You should have deep political awareness, effective leadership in diverse settings, strong communication skills, emotional intelligence, authenticity, and a genuine commitment to public service.
PROGRAMME OVERVIEW
Addressing critical ethical and leadership challenges in public and political spheres.
East Africa continues to grapple with ethical dilemmas in public leadership, including issues of transparency, accountability, and combating corruption effectively.
Duration: Nine months, seven 4-day in-residence seminar weekends.
Certification: On graduation you receive a Certificate of Achievement.
Seminar Weekends
Over the 4-day seminar weekend, you will engage with subject-matter experts and guest speakers on topics designed to break down concepts and understand the critical thinking and methodologies which will help you lead with integrity.
Experiential Learning and Experiences
Group excursions and historical venues provide you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in different contexts, locations and environments which put your learning into perspective.
ProjectYOU Capstone Project
Take ownership of your personal story and political leadership journey. Focus solely on your leadership objective during the seminars, avoiding distractions from other ideas. Clearly articulate your goal and plan the necessary steps and milestones to achieve it.
Online Material and eLearning
Futurelect’s online learning portal offers valuable course materials and pre-seminar readings to prepare you for interactive seminars. These expertly curated resources enhance understanding and stimulate discussion, ensuring meaningful participation.
“[East Africa Public Leadership Programme] Pure gold. It wasn't just about power suits and pronouncements; it equipped us to lead with the kind of integrity that would make your grandma proud. We learned to craft our authentic public narratives, which sounds way more sophisticated than just figuring out what to say. We also got laser-focused on our vision and the lucky folks we're aiming to serve.” Cynthia Mwangi, 2024 Futurelect Alumna
“Being a part of the inaugural cohort of the Futurelect East Africa Public Leadership Programme has been nothing short of transformational. It is evident that there's undoubtedly a leadership gap in Africa. My biggest puzzle joining the programme was to figure out how I would fill one of these gaps. The self discovery journey has been the most rewarding take away from this fellowship. Aside from that, I got to learn about governance, politics, campaigns and public service.” Dr. Mwenda Bundi, 2024 Futurelect Alumnus
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