Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development

The Official X Account of the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development of the Republic of Uganda.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

The Youth Livelihood Programme (YLP) monitoring exercise continues in Nakasongola District!

The Minister of State for Youth and Children Affairs, Hon. @MercyLakiskis , is on the ground engaging YLP groups to assess enterprise performance, establish progress and address implementation challenges.

The exercise reinforces the Ministry’s commitment to accountability, sustainable youth enterprises and improved livelihoods through government support.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development held a two-day Early Childhood Development (ECD) capacity-strengthening workshop for 25 Refugee-Led Organisations in Uganda on 13–14 October at Golf Course Hotel.

“Refugee-Led Organisations are strategically positioned to promote responsive caregiving, adequate nutrition, early learning and child protection due to their proximity to refugee communities and understanding of local languages and cultures,” said Mr. Mondo Kyateka, Assistant Commissioner.
@ace_policy @OPMUganda @Educ_SportsUg @hiltonfound

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Minister @Mglsd_UG, Hon. Lt. Gen. @Tumukunde_ met with the GROW Project and PSFU executive management and leadership, who briefed him on the project’s implementation progress, particularly the GROW Financing Facility (GFF). The facility provides grants to support women entrepreneurs through loans disbursed by Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs), including commercial banks, microfinance institutions and SACCOs, at interest rates of 10% or less, depending on the terms set by each PFI.
Speaking during the meeting, Dr. Ruth Aisha Biyinzika, GROW Project National Coordinator, highlighted collateral requirements by PFIs as a persistent barrier preventing women from accessing the loans.
Gen. Henry committed to engaging PFIs to address collateral requirements that hinder women’s access to financing. He also called for reforms to extend GROW loans beyond urban areas into underserved regions, committing to work with GROW and PSFU leadership to ensure the loans reach their intended beneficiaries, including women at the grassroots.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Today, Mr. Mondo Kyateka, Assistant Commissioner for Youth and Children Affairs and Acting Commissioner, officially handed over office to Ms. Emily Ajiambo, the new Commissioner for the Department.

In her inaugural remarks, Ms. Ajiambo emphasised unity, teamwork and collaboration as key pillars for effectively delivering on the Department’s mandate.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

On the International Day of the Girl Child, the @Mglsd_UG reaffirms its commitment to protecting the rights of girls, promoting their welfare and ensuring access to education, protection and equal opportunities to reach their full potential.
@MercyLakiskis @Tumukunde_ @UNICEFUganda @unwomenuganda @UNFPAUganda @sauti116

[Dr. Lakisa Mercy Faith @MercyLakiskis]

Happy 64th Independence Day!

[The Olive School - Namugongo @the_oliveschool]

WE ARE UGANDA - A Nation in Many Voices | The Olive School Independence Tribute 2026
🇺🇬 What does it mean to say Uganda?

More than a flag.
More than an anthem.
More than borders drawn on a map.

Uganda is the people we carry with us, the home we build together, and the future we place in the hands of the next generation.

Through different languages, cultures and voices, the children of The Olive School, Namugongo tell one story:

Different voices. One home. One Uganda. 🇺🇬

WE ARE UGANDA: A Nation in Many Voices

#TheOliveSchool #ANationInManyVoices #Uganda #UgandaIndependence #PearlOfAfrica #ProudlyUgandan

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY, UGANDA!

Together, let us build a more inclusive, equitable and prosperous Uganda.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Still about the Kigezi Regional tour, this afternoon, @JacqueMbabazi Minister of State for Elderly Affairs, has held a meeting with members of the Older Persons Council from Kabale, Rubanda, Rukiga and Kabale Municipality at Uganda National Teachers College, to discuss challenges affecting older persons in the region. Key concerns raised rotated around the need to improve access to essential social services by the elderly.

@JacqueMbabazi called for stronger collaboration among older persons leaders, local governments and the Ministry to address the challenges affecting older persons. @GCICUganda
@GovUganda @MinofHealthUG @mofpedU @MoLGUganda

#SocialProtectionUg

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

@JacqueMbabazi @mofpedU More pictorial from the GROW Project stakeholders meeting in Kabale Municipality earlier today. Women were encouraged to increase the uptake of the project's various components, for greater benefits.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Today, @JacqueMbabazi together with Hon. Henry Musasizi, Minister @mofpedU to address beneficiaries of GROW projects and other stakeholders in Kabale Municipality. @JacqueMbabazi encouraged women entrepreneurs to use the support to grow and expand their businesses.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

This October, the Multi-sectoral Social Protection Community of Practice (CoP), for the 4th year running, is coordinating a series of activities in the month of October, dubbed, the National Social Protection Month, to heighten advocacy for social protection. The Month will be crowned with a high-level national disalogue on Thursday, 29th Oct. 2026. Stay on these platforms for updates.
#SocialProtectionUg

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

About the National Social Protection Month (October) activities, join the webinar tomorrow Oct 8, '26, at 11am, for a reflective discussion on the social protection experience, over the last one year. Use the link
https://t.co/HDZHp1HPLO

#SocialProtectionUg

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

"The significant burden placed on caregivers and families of children with disabilities can not be re-emphasised. It calls for the need for predictable support to ensure that these children live with dignity and have opportunities to develop and participate in society." ~Robin Nandy, @UNICEFUganda Country Representative.

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Happening now: At Golf Course hotel, in Kampala, orientation of Local governments leaders on the National Child Disability Assistance Programme (NCDAP) to be piloted in 25 districts. The pilot will generate lessons and evidence for national rollout of the intervention. @Mglsd_UG is coordinating the orientation in collaboration with @UNICEFUganda.
#DisabilityInclusion

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Acting Permanent Secretary for @Mglsd_UG, Alex Asiimwe, has called for renewed urgency, stronger coordination & practical actions to accelerate the elimination of child labour in Uganda. He made the remarks during the 13th Meeting of the National Steering Committee on Elimination of Child Labour today at Hotel La Vena, Seguku, where he was represented by Judith Auma, Manager Labour Inspections & Enforcement. #EndChildLabour #Uganda #NSCECL

[Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development @Mglsd_UG]

Hon. @simonmulongo , Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, together with technical officials from @Mglsd_UG is in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for the Second Doha Dialogue on Labour Mobility which is organized by the State of Qatar and the African Union (AU) and hosted by Tanzania, the Dialogue brings together AU Member States and GCC+ countries to strengthen cooperation between countries of origin and destination.
The focus? Fair, safe and sustainable pathways for labour mobility.

The Second Doha Dialogue builds on the commitments of the 2024 Doha Declaration, adopted in Doha, Qatar.
Ministers are sharing national experiences and priorities on labour mobility, while African Union Member States have developed a Common African Approach and Recommendations for Doha 2, presented to GCC+ countries for consideration and adoption.

Uganda’s participation reaffirms its commitment to promoting safe and orderly labour mobility, protecting migrant workers’ rights and strengthening international partnerships for decent employment opportunities.
Working together for labour mobility that works for workers, countries of origin and destination countries. 🌍