FROM GHETTO TO WORLD STAGE! Speaker Oboth Backs Ghetto Kids’ Sh13Bn Skilling Centre, Pledges to Take Plea to Museveni
Speaker Oboth Oboth in a group photo with the Ghetto Kids
KAMPALA — Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Jacob Oboth-Oboth has thrown his weight behind the Triplets Ghetto Kids’ ambitious plan to establish a Sh13 billion rehabilitation and skilling centre for vulnerable youth, promising to personally take their funding proposal to President Yoweri Museveni.
The Speaker made the commitment on Thursday, August 20, when he hosted the internationally acclaimed dance group in his chambers at Parliament following their recent appearance alongside global music stars Shakira and Burna Boy at the World Cup.
Led by founder Dauda Kavuma and Director of Projects and Corporate Communication Wisdom Enoch Ronnin, the Ghetto Kids used the meeting to present their vision of establishing a centre that will use dance, music, education and vocational skills to transform the lives of vulnerable young people across Uganda.
Oboth pledged to forward the proposal directly to President Museveni and also facilitate a meeting between the Ghetto Kids and the President.
Welcoming the youngsters to Parliament, the Speaker praised their remarkable journey from humble beginnings to international stardom.
“It is a great pleasure to have you here at Parliament. You are most welcome. When I look at you, I see young people who have come from humble beginnings and have achieved things that, at your age, many of us could only dream of,” Oboth said.
The Speaker said the group’s rise from the streets to the world’s biggest platforms was a source of national pride.
“You have moved from the ghetto to the world stage. You have performed alongside global stars like Shakira and Burna Boy at the World Cup; that is an achievement to be proud of,” he said.
Oboth also revealed that their story resonated with his own humble beginnings.
He told the young performers that he once fetched water as he struggled to raise school fees, urging them never to allow their past circumstances to determine their future.
“Never be ashamed of where you started. Your circumstances do not have to determine where you end up. You are now role models,” he told them.
The Speaker further cautioned the youngsters against allowing fame and success to distract them from discipline and education.
“There are many young children looking at you and believing that they too can make something of themselves. Stay humble. Stay disciplined. Value education. Work hard and never forget where you came from,” he said.
The proposed Sh13 billion centre is envisioned as more than a dance facility.
According to Ronnin, the project would incorporate classrooms, professional workshops and production centres, creating a platform where vulnerable young people can acquire practical skills while developing their talents.
The project is intended to provide opportunities for disadvantaged youth who might otherwise struggle to access formal education, vocational training and professional creative spaces.
The Ghetto Kids’ representatives told the Speaker that their international exposure had strengthened their belief that Ugandan youth can compete successfully on the global stage when given the right support and opportunities.
Several legislators who attended the reception also pledged support for the initiative.
Gerald Karuhanga, MP for Ntungamo Municipality, said he had followed the Ghetto Kids’ journey and credited them with making Uganda proud.
“I have watched your videos over a hundred times; you have made us proud. Ambitious origins do not limit destiny. It is not where you start, but what you achieve in life. All MPs will support your cause,” Karuhanga said.
Other MPs present included Hajji Abdul Bisaso, MP for Kasana South; Moses Koire, MP for Budaka County; and Dr Sylvia Arinaitwe, MP for Rukiga District.
They echoed the Speaker’s call for support towards the proposed centre, signalling cross-party backing for the project.
Oboth reaffirmed that Parliament would stand behind the Ghetto Kids’ efforts to use art, education and skills development to transform the lives of young Ugandans.
The Speaker also gave the group a Sh10 million token during the meeting.
For the Ghetto Kids, the Parliament visit marked another chapter in a journey that has taken them from humble beginnings to some of the world’s biggest stages.
Now, they are seeking to turn their success into an opportunity for thousands of other vulnerable young people—by building a centre where talent can be identified, nurtured and transformed into sustainable livelihoods.
With the Speaker promising to personally carry their Sh13 billion proposal to President Museveni, the Ghetto Kids’ ambitious dream has gained a powerful new champion.
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