The government of Uganda through the ministry of gender labour and social development has set up a campaign dubbed ‘The Ghetto Got Talent search and health awareness campaign’.
Officiating the launch in Kampala was the state minister of state for youth and children affairs Hon. Nyirabashitsi Sarah Mateke.
The Minister said that the campaign is aimed at identifying what youth of the community see as thier priority, skill gaps and capacity needs.
“One of our mandate as a ministry is to mobilize and empower communities to harness their potential while protecting the rights of vulnerable population groups”. She said while addressing the media in Kamapla.
The talent search will focus on promoting musical talent, Dance, Art and design, comedy, poetry, magic, fashion and arobarics.
The talent search which begins in the Kampala Ghettos will spread out to different parts of the country.
The major Kampala Ghettos where the search begins include Katanga, Kisenyi, Kamwokya, Kososvo,Nammuwongo, Kivulu, Bwaise-Kimombasa and Makerere Kavule/Kalerwe.
The public will be expected to vote for thier best acts starting on 11th-19th November 2021 with the Grande finale on 20th November 2021
