Zohran Mamdani’s victory in New York has sparked an emotional response among Uganda’s youth, who see in him a symbol of possibility and a reminder of their country’s untapped potential. Many young Ugandans say Mamdani’s rise proves that leadership has no age limit — and that change must come from their own generation. His success abroad is now being seen as both an inspiration and a challenge to Uganda’s leaders to create more opportunities for the nation’s restless, unemployed youth.