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Business Advisor, Financial analyst,farmer,investor, independent thinker and follower of Christ.

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

As part of our efforts to strengthen Uganda's tourism and hospitality sector, we have successfully enrolled over 670 hospitality apprentices in both off-job training at accredited institutions and on-job training with hospitality companies across three cohorts.

So far, over 260 youth and young women have secured employment, leveraging the skills, experience, and industry exposure gained through the training.

Through the hospitality apprenticeship programme, we are working with the youth to unlock opportunities and empower the next generation of tourism and hospitality professionals.

#EnablingChange

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

Happy Uganda Martyrs' Day from all of us at Enabel Uganda
#EnablingChange

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

Today, #POATE2026 begins!

Organised by the @TourismBoardUg, the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo #POATE continues to unite tourism players, investors, travel professionals, media, and cultural enthusiasts from across the globe under one vibrant platform for networking, partnerships, and business growth.

As Uganda’s premier tourism and travel marketplace, the 10th edition, starting today, promises exciting engagements designed to showcase the beauty, diversity, and sustainability of Uganda’s tourism sector. Be part of the event to:

✅ Connect with global travel professionals and hosted buyers
✅ Discover Uganda’s unique tourism experiences
✅ Learn from industry experts and thought leaders
✅ Experience Uganda’s rich culture, cuisine, and hospitality
✅ Build meaningful partnerships and grow your business

Let’s spotlight Uganda as a leading destination for sustainable and community-led tourism.

@EUinUG @ExploreUganda @TourismBoardUg

#EnablingChange #POATE2026 #EUandUgandAt50 #ExploreUganda

[Embassy of Belgium in Uganda @BelgiumInUganda]

#FocusOnBelgium |🖤💛❤️ Each week we are happy to share the latest Belgian news with you. Don’t miss the top 5 handpicked stories of the week, you can check them out via the link below!

ℹ️More details via: https://t.co/qi52uq7xX4

[FUE @FUEmployersUg]

Save the Date: Friday 22nd May 2026!

What: The FUE-CEO Breakfast Meeting

Time: 7:30am(EAT)

Theme: Triple Win Approach

For inquiries and to confirm attendance contact [email protected] | 0392 777 410.
#TogetherforEmployers
#FUECEOBreakfastMeeting
@EnabelinUganda

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

Youth and women are at the heart of transforming Uganda’s tourism and hospitality sector.

At @EnabelinUganda, in partnership with @Ugandahotel, we are advancing skills development and apprenticeship opportunities to equip young people and women with the competencies needed to power Uganda’s growing tourism industry. 🏨

Here’s the impact so far:
✅ Over 670 youth and women enrolled in apprenticeship training
✅ More than 265 graduates are now fully employed across tourism and hospitality enterprises after on-the-job placement and DIT assessment

These are building a stronger, inclusive, and more resilient tourism sector for Uganda.

#DecentWork4DecentLife
#EnablingChange

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

Strong entrepreneurship ecosystems are built by empowered enablers.

This week, we are joined by representatives from Entrepreneurship Support Organisations (ESOs) in West Nile to strengthen entrepreneurship support systems through practical learning and peer exchange.

As we approach #EuropeDay2026, we recognize the impact of our partnership with @EUinUG in empowering young entrepreneurs with the skills, guidance, and networks that they need to grow sustainable businesses and create jobs across Uganda.
#EnablingChange #WeWorkUG #TeamEurope #GlobalGateway

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

Uganda is steadily shaping a future where business growth goes hand in hand with respect for human rights, and that’s exactly what @EnabelinUganda’s Advancing Respect for Human Rights by Businesses in Uganda project, funded by @EUinUG, is driving forward.

In partnership with @Mglsd_UG, we are working with companies to adopt responsible practices, strengthen accountability, and empower workers and communities, turning policy into real, everyday impact.

Here’s what that looks like:
✅ Increased awareness of land and labour rights among mining communities.
✅ Stronger monitoring, documentation, and reporting on Business & Human Rights in the mining sector.
✅ Targeted awareness campaigns driving informed action.
✅ Practical solutions empowering communities to prevent and address child labour.

This ensures that commitments on paper translate into safer workplaces, fairer treatment, and inclusive economic growth.

#BusinessAndHumanRights
#EnablingChange

[John Ekure @Kumiorthopod]

We Can Be More 👌

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

@EnabelinUganda joins @UgandaChamber and partners at the 11th Oil & Gas Convention in Munyonyo under the theme “First Oil: Fulfil the Promise, Forging the Future.”

As Uganda moves toward commercial production, we are championing responsible business practices for an energy future that respects people.

#BusinessAndHumanRights
#EnablingChange

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

Building on Tuesday’s momentum at St Simon Peters VTI, today we are at Uganda Technical College, Kyema; continuing to challenge negative perceptions and gender bias around Technical & Vocational Education & Training (TVET).

Through the vocational skills competition and fair, the event has given an opportunity to students to explore different trades.

#TVET is not a last option but it is a practical and empowering pathway to employment, entrepreneurship and inclusion.
#EnablingChange #WeWorkUG #TeamEurope

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

Today, our Belgian delegation, including the Deputy Director-General of Development Cooperation, was hosted by Jinja City Council and the district leadership for discussions on development priorities in the district.

This visit is more than a meeting. For us, it signals a shared commitment to strengthening partnerships and shaping sustainable development solutions for communities across Uganda.

Conversations like these are key to aligning vision, resources and action where they matter most. #health #skilling #education

Thank you, Jinja, for the warm welcome!
#TeamEurope #EnablingChange

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

Workplace safety goes beyond helmets and gear; it includes mental wellbeing too. 🧠

Today, Enabel joins the @Mglsd_UG at the OSH Symposium 2026, marking World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

The focus will be on building stronger workplaces through mental resilience by:
✅ Understanding the new mental health guidelines for workplaces.
✅ Normalising mental health discussions at work to end stigma
✅ Tackling workplace stress

A safe workplace is one where people feel supported, both physically and mentally.

#DecentWork4DecentLife
#EnablingChange

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

"With funding from the @EUinUG and the Belgian government, Enabel acts as a catalyst for system change. Skills are a game changer for livelihoods, and this competition is about raising standards, inspiring young talent, and fostering industry partnerships, the backbone of any successful system. TVET is a premier pathway to employment and we remain fully committed." Ham Lukurwe, Policy and institutional governance expert at Enabel
#EnablingChange #WeWorkUG #TeamEurope

[UBC UGANDA @ubctvuganda]

Federation of Micro, Small and Medium-Sized Enterprises threatens legal action over ‘Illegal’ demolitions under new trade order

#UBCNews | https://t.co/jtDIzqarKx

[Amon 👷 @rwenzori_]

Meet Dr. Morris Odoch, the man whose fingerprints are all over Uganda's biggest modern infrastructure projects. From the stunning Source of the Nile Bridge in Jinja to the Kampala Flyover, his work is legendary. But what makes his story truly incredible is that this top-tier civil and structural engineer never once sat in a secondary school classroom.

Growing up in West Nile, Odoch was a top performer in his Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE). However, instead of taking the traditional high school route, he noticed many university graduates struggling to find jobs. Making a bold decision, he enrolled straight into a village technical school in Arua, opting for hands-on vocational skills over a standard classroom.

Starting from the very bottom as an unskilled laborer, he mastered his craft one step at a time. He worked his way up to mason, site foreman, and eventually a project/contract manager. Through sheer merit and relentless drive, he pushed through Kyambogo University to earn his Bachelor’s degree in Civil and Building Engineering.

His brilliance soon took him far beyond Uganda's borders. Odoch traveled to Japan to earn a Master’s in Infrastructure Planning, followed by an MBA in the UK, another Master’s in International Construction Law, and eventually a self-funded PhD in International Construction Management. The boy from a village technical school had evolved into a globally recognized bridge expert.

Today in 2026, Dr. Odoch is living proof that Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is not a backup plan, but a powerful fast track to success. Having managed massive projects during his tenure at the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA), he now dedicates his time to mentoring the next generation of builders and advocating heavily for technical education across the country.

His journey proves that mastering practical skills can build nations. What are your thoughts on technical and vocational education compared to traditional university degrees in Uganda?

Share your views below!

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

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Protecting Ugandan workers beyond borders 🇺🇬

Hon. Betty Amongi highlights a critical milestone during the #ANLCE, saying that through @Mglsd_UG, Uganda has secured bilateral labour agreements that safeguard the rights and welfare of Ugandans working abroad.

#DecentJobs4DecentLife
#EnablingChange

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

More investment. More jobs. Better conditions.

H.E. Rtd. Maj. Jessica Alupo emphasizes a clear link during the #ANCLE: attracting investment means stronger demand for labour, and better opportunities for workers. She said government is also stepping up efforts to enforce:

✔️ Fair wages
✔️ Timely pay
✔️ Secure contracts
- to protect workers from exploitation and casualization.

#DecentJobs4DecentLife
#EnablingChange

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

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Through initiatives like the Work Readiness Programme, apprenticeships, internships, and school-to-work transition pathways, we are equipping young graduates and job seekers with more than just technical skills.

Because today’s job market demands more:
✨Soft skills
✨ Strong work ethic
✨ Confidence
✨ Hands-on experience

These are the tools young people need not just to find jobs, but to thrive in them.

#DecentJobs4DecentLife
#EnablingChange

[Enabel in Uganda @EnabelinUganda]

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Uganda’s youth are at the center of the country’s future, but the labour market is still struggling to catching up.

Speaking at the Annual National Labour Convention & Expo, Alex Asiimwe, Commissioner for Labour, Industrial Relations and Productivity @Mglsd_UG, highlighted a pressing reality:

A rapidly growing youth population, limited growth in formal employment, and the dominance of low-productivity informal work continue to shape Uganda’s labour market.

#DecentJobs4DecentLife
#EnablingChange