The 2022 Youth Connekt Summit edition that is underway in Kigali has attracted over 9000 young people from different african countries. The fifth edition of the Youth Connekt Summit kicked off on October 13, where thousands of young people from across the continent and beyond converged to discuss issues on digital economy, climate change, sustainable peace and security, among others. Youth Connekt summit is a continental youth gathering with the goal of connecting youth with their peers, leaders, role models, skills, and resources to promote employability skills, access to finance, civic engagement, and enhance entrepreneurship opportunities. President Paul Kagame and Kenya's Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua attended the opening of the summit and graced the opening at BK Arena. During the opening session of the three day summit, a colorful parade of different delegates hit the floor dancing to different genres of music.Youth were in a competition to see who raised their country’s flag higher. The most melodious moments were when the DJ played songs of Kizz Daniel and Tekno’s Buga and King James’ Ganyobwe as the BK Arena vibrated in excitement. Through pictures The New Times' photographer Olivier Mugwiza took some pictures to highlight the real atmosphere at the BK Arena. .........
