Joel Akena (Wod Lamwo)

Dad.Husband.Communications & Partnerships @UNDPUganda. Prior in Germany @UNVolunteers.Advocate for the SDGs. RTs are not endorsements.

[Nwanne Vwede-Obahor @NwanneObahor]

Warm congratulations @ahunnaeziakonwa on your well-deserved appointment as Under‑Secretary‑General and @UN Special Advisor on Africa.

You have been a true champion for Africa - advancing its development with conviction and commitment that are deeply admirable. This is a proud moment, and we stand firmly behind you as you continue to drive transformative, inclusive, and sustainable development across the continent. Wishing you every success in this important role. 🌍👏

For Ugandans who know you, there is immense excitement and pride in your appointment. Your contributions during your tenure as UN Resident Coordinator and UNDP Resident Representative (2012–2015) remain highly valued and have never been forgotten.

From all of us at @UNDP Uganda, we are truly proud and delighted by your new role. We look forward to continued collaboration and are excited to see you build on your impactful work for Africa and the world.

🎥Please find video messages from @UNDPUganda staff, colleagues you served with @UNinUganda, @GovUganda and beneficiaries of the @timbuktooafrica initiative through the @MakUnipod

From Nwanne Vwede-Obahor and @UNDP Uganda team.

@KagutaMuseveni @GovUganda

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

Today, @UNDP led by https://t.co/q4dEJmSRjS Mr. Ian King (@IanKingUg) hosted a delegation from the Embassy of Japan (@JapanEmb_Uganda) led by Mr. Masanobu Yonemitsu for a meeting to explore new partnership opportunities in advancing the Sustainable Development Goals in 🇺🇬#Uganda.

UNDP in Uganda expresses sincere appreciation to the 🇯🇵Government of Japan (@JapanGov) for its longstanding support and looks forward to continued collaboration and co-creation with the Embassy and with partners such as Japan International Cooperation Agency (@JicaUganda) to drive inclusive development and accelerate progress toward the #SDGs.

#SDG17

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

Access to clean water transforms lives - especially for children.

On this #DayOfTheAfricanChild, @UNDP reaffirms its commitment to sustainable water, sanitation and hygiene solutions that reach the most vulnerable communities.

#DayOfTheAfricanChild
#Agenda2030

[UK in Uganda 🇬🇧 🇺🇬 @UKinUganda]

The time to act is now 🌍

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we’re proud to work with @UNDPUganda to turn climate commitments into real impact across 🇺🇬.

Read the blog to find out more👇

https://t.co/ZOYSLMjKA3

[Nwanne Vwede-Obahor @NwanneObahor]

Climate Action is a driver of economic and social transformation that offers benefits beyond environmental protection to all Ugandans.

Through @UNDP’s Climate Promise initiative - a partnership between the Government of 🇺🇬Uganda (@GovUganda) and the 🇬🇧United Kingdom (@UKinUganda) - UNDP has supported #Uganda in strengthening its national climate ambition and delivery, including the update and publication of Uganda’s NDC 2.0, and more recently, the development of NDC 3.0.

Equally, Uganda’s climate finance gap has been narrowed by strengthening governance systems, including support for the Climate Finance Unit within the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development (@mofpedU) , and the development of the National Climate Finance Strategy (2024–2030).

Read more: https://t.co/P8uEwlOfXL

#WED2026

[Nwanne Vwede-Obahor @NwanneObahor]

I paid a courtesy call on the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health @MinofHealthUG - Dr. Diana Atwine @DianaAtwine yesterday to discuss opportunities for strengthening collaboration in Uganda’s health sector.

Our discussions focused on advancing strategic partnerships in health security and sustainable development, underscoring a shared commitment to improving health outcomes and building resilient health systems.

#FightEbolaUG

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

As we prepare for #WED2026, we recognize the role of school-led tree-growing programs like the Nehemiah Initiative in advancing Uganda’s Climate ambitions through her Nationally Determined Contributions #NDCs. These efforts support the country’s commitment to keep greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions at or below 24.7% by 2030.

They also nurture environmentally conscious citizens while contributing to ecosystem restoration, carbon sequestration, and community resilience - key priorities under the Paris Agreement that calls for collective action to limit global warming and promote sustainable, low emission development pathways.

Read more: https://t.co/DcN3IWiUgv

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

Here are the signs and symptoms consistent with #Ebola.

Protect yourselves and your loved ones.

Immediately call the Ministry of Health toll free line on 0800-100-066 or send a free SMS to 6767.

The public is advised to remain calm, vigilant and strictly observe preventive measures.

#MOHatWork | #FightEbolaUG2026

[Nwanne Vwede-Obahor @NwanneObahor]

Clean water and safe sanitation aren’t just goals, they’re the foundation of Africa’s future.

On this #AfricaDay, we recommit to Assuring Sustainable Water Availability and Safe Sanitation Systems to Achieve Agenda 2063.

Every drop counts. Every community matters. 🤝

#Agenda2063 #AfricaDay2026 #WaterForAll

[Nwanne Vwede-Obahor @NwanneObahor]

A flash black at #POATE2026

I encourage all of us to promote the value of 🇺🇬 #Uganda’s nature, wildlife and cultural heritage to build resilient economies, create jobs, mobilize revenue and protect ecosystems through #tourism.

Let’s be deliberate.

#ExploreUganda

[Nwanne Vwede-Obahor @NwanneObahor]

UNDP is proud to have been part of #POATE2026 alongside @GovUganda and partners to strengthen cooperation on investment in #tourism as a critical driver of Uganda's sustainable development agenda 🇺🇬

Uganda is indeed the Pearl of Africa - rich in wildlife, nature, culture and tradition.

@UNDP also joined the @EUinUG together with @UNCDF, @EnabelinUganda and @UNESCO to launch the Sustainable Tourism Value Chain Initiative.

[Nwanne Vwede-Obahor @NwanneObahor]

At today’s opening ceremony of #POATE2026, I underscored four priorities for 🇺🇬 #Uganda to advance sustainable tourism growth that benefits all.

1️⃣ Invest in nature and culture as economic infrastructure

2️⃣ Diversify and go digital

3️⃣ Plan for shocks before they arrive

4️⃣ Make border communities the business case

#ExploreUganda

[Nwanne Vwede-Obahor @NwanneObahor]

🇺🇬 Our 𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐏 𝐔𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓 𝐀𝐧𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐑𝐞𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 - “People & Possibilities” is here.

It’s a record of lives transformed across Uganda over 2025 and the entire 2021–2025 programme period. And a bold new roadmap for what comes next.

Watch: https://t.co/YynyTfH3Sl

Read: https://t.co/uHo0waLvbU

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Here’s a snapshot of what we achieved together 👇

✅ Capacity of 1,000+ #youth built in leadership & development - with 10 going on to win nominations and elections across Uganda.

✅ 8,520 youth skilled and now driving change as entrepreneurs, AI & tech experts, and green job holders in sectors like e-mobility.

✅ 15,241+ members of the Ik border community (Uganda-Kenya-South Sudan) now enjoy security services - thanks to the first-ever establishment of security infrastructure close to their homes.

✅ Piped water now reaches 32 villages across the Karamoja Sub-region, delivering water security to 19,000+ people - reducing GBV, expanding income opportunities for women, and improving school enrolment.

✅ 41 secondary schools became centres of ecosystem restoration under the Nehemiah Initiative - helping grow Uganda’s national forest cover from 12% in 2024 to 15% in 2025, advancing toward the 2030 target of 21%. 🌳

Looking ahead, our new 2026–2030 Country Programme aligns with the final push for the Sustainable Development Goals - expanding possibilities for Uganda’s youth, women, and communities in hard-to-reach areas through technology, AI, environmental resilience, and inclusive last-mile service delivery.

The people drove it. The possibilities continue. 💙

🇩🇪 🇺🇸 🇪🇺 🇰🇷 🇵🇭 🇨🇦 🇰🇭 🇸🇰 🇳🇱 🇹🇭 🇧🇪 🇮🇪 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇪🇸 🇮🇳 🇱🇺 🇨🇳 🇰🇼 🇫🇮 🇦🇹 🇸🇬 🇵🇹 🇮🇩 🇦🇩 🇨🇭🇳🇴 🇸🇪 🇯🇵 🇮🇸 🇬🇧 🇩🇰 🇫🇷 🇱🇮 🇹🇷 🇮🇹 🇸🇦

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

People & Possibilities.

📘 @UNDP Uganda’s 2025 Annual Report tells the story;

✅ 8,520 youth skilled
✅ 19,000+ with clean water
✅ 15,241 Ik community members with security services
✅ Forest Cover up from 12% to 15%

And a bold new chapter ahead for 2026–2030.

Watch: https://t.co/e18HWpM2eU

🇩🇪 🇺🇸 🇪🇺 🇰🇷 🇵🇭 🇨🇦 🇰🇭 🇸🇰 🇳🇱 🇹🇭 🇧🇪 🇮🇪 🇦🇺 🇳🇿 🇪🇸 🇮🇳 🇱🇺 🇨🇳 🇰🇼 🇫🇮 🇦🇹 🇸🇬 🇵🇹 🇮🇩 🇦🇩 🇨🇭🇳🇴 🇸🇪 🇯🇵 🇮🇸 🇬🇧 🇩🇰 🇫🇷 🇱🇮 🇹🇷 🇮🇹 🇸🇦

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

The Fashion Forward initiative has commenced on the #digital aspects of fashion as a business.

Trainees are undergoing skilling in computer assisted design to enhance the quality and efficiency of their work. This is another way @UNDP is equipping creatives for the world of work.

#FashionForwardUG
#Innovation

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

Thanks to the generious support from the European Union @EUinUG and the Kingdom of the Netherlands @NLinUganda through the EU-UN @GlobalSpotlight Initiative.

The second cohort of learners has completed their skilling classes and received start-up kits to help them turn challenges into opportunities.

Vocational skills do more than build livelihoods - they address root causes of violence against women and girls, including economic exclusion and unequal access to resources. Investing in youth is investing in safer communities. 💪

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

💡 “A smartphone, the right skills, and a young person with drive - that’s all it takes.”

- Amuriat Morret, ED @uganda_digital

Cc @GlobalSpotlight•@smartgirlsug•@EUinUG•@NLinUganda•@tiv_hub•@uganda_digital•@KCCAUG•@Mglsd_UG

#GenderEquality || #GirlsWithTools

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

“See today not as a finish line, but as a milestone in a bigger journey of innovation, entrepreneurship & impact.”

- Rita Ngenzi, ED, @tiv_hub

Cc @GlobalSpotlight•@smartgirlsug•@EUinUG•@NLinUganda•@tiv_hub•@uganda_digital•@KCCAUG•@Mglsd_UG

|| #GenderEquality || #GirlsWithTools
#SpotlightGrad2026

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

“Congratulations to the young people who have graduated today. Go out and make use of the skills and startup kits acquired to start income-generating activities, earn an income and make your life better.”

- Angella Nakafeero, Commissioner @Mglsd_UG @Angelanakafeer2

Cc @GlobalSpotlight•@smartgirlsug•@EUinUG•@NLinUganda•@tiv_hub•@uganda_digital•@KCCAUG•@Mglsd_UG

#SmartGirlsGrad2026|| #GenderEquality || #GirlsWithTools

[UNDP Uganda @UNDPUganda]

“Anyango Joan traveled all the way from Tororo and never allowed her disability to limit her dreams. Safat Muhammad had lost hope in life, today, she is a thriving plumber. I want to congratulate all the graduates for reaching the finish line and I wish all of you good luck in your next steps”

Nakazibwe Jannat - @smartgirlsug

Cc @GlobalSpotlight•@EUinUG•@NLinUganda•@tiv_hub•@uganda_digital•@KCCAUG•@Mglsd_UG

#SmartGirlsGrad2026|| #GenderEquality || #GirlsWithTools