This article provides a conceptual overview for understanding youth identity,
national unity and development in Uganda. The central concern of the article is based
on understanding the complexity of transition from childhood to adulthood amidst a web
of social, economic and political obscurities. Grounded on this conceptual framework,
the paper discusses youth-driven identities and national unity, citing cases in which the
involvement of youths in sports, pop culture, innovativeness and development activities
has promoted national unity and development.