Environmental Activist | Entrepreneur | Secretariat at MCDN | WASH Advocate | Email : [email protected] #PolicyAdvocacy 💯
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Proud to have contributed to the Youth Legislative Agenda (YLA) 2026–2031 consultation
Youth priorities must not end in consultation rooms but be translated into laws, budgets and accountability actions that deliver real change
#YouthLegislativeAgenda #YouthVoices #PolicyAdvocacy
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Timely delivery ahead of the Implementation #COP31.
Yesterday, we successfully submitted the Change Her Forecast: The State of the World's Girls 2026 Report and the COP31 Global Youth Advocacy Brief on behalf of @PlanUganda to Nakawa Division leadership.
@KCCAED
#YAC #YouthVoices
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CELEBRATING THE WINNERS OF THE UGANDA CLIMATE INNOVATION CHALLENGE (UCIC) 2026!
The future of Uganda’s green economy is being shaped by bold ideas, innovative thinking, and young people who are turning environmental challenges into practical solutions.
Following a competitive final evaluation at the UCIC 2026 Final Pitch Event, six outstanding innovators emerged as winners, earning recognition and cash prizes for their creativity, commitment and contribution to climate action.
We are proud to congratulate:
1st Place – Karenzcreations (Karen Point Collection)
Transforming discarded motorcycle tyres into beautiful, functional wall mirrors with integrated wireless speakers, Karenzcreations demonstrates how creativity and upcycling can give waste a new purpose while creating opportunities within the circular economy.
2nd Place – Luther Plastics
Based in Wakiso, Luther Plastics is turning discarded plastic into durable furniture. With 850 kg of plastic processed, 61 furniture units sold, and six young people employed at its Kawanda workshop, the enterprise is demonstrating how plastic waste can become a source of value, innovation, and green employment.
3rd Place – Smart Kuku Brooder (Beon Robotics (U) Ltd)
Through automation and smart technology, Smart Kuku Brooder helps poultry farmers monitor and regulate brooding temperatures, receive alerts, and reduce reliance on charcoal. With solar and battery backup, the innovation supports more efficient and climate-conscious poultry farming.
4th Place – ABI Plastic Collectors & Recyclers Ltd
By collecting, sorting, and processing used plastic bottles into PET flakes for recycling and refining manufacturers, ABI Plastic Collectors & Recyclers Ltd is strengthening the plastic recovery value chain and supporting the transition towards a more circular economy.
5th Place – Green Shero Ltd
Operating in Fort Portal, Green Shero transforms plastic and biodegradable waste into recycled materials and Ekirisa Organic Manure. Since 2021, the enterprise has recovered over 7,890 tonnes of plastic, produced more than 2,365 tonnes of organic manure, supported over 200 farmers and created more than 458 green livelihood opportunities.
6th Place – Munansi Green Initiative
Championing nature-based solutions, Munansi Green Initiative promotes wild bee conservation, beekeeping, agroforestry and climate-smart agriculture. Working with farmers, women and young people, the initiative also supports value addition to bee products, including honey, beeswax and propolis.
Beyond the awards, these achievements represent the possibilities that emerge when young innovators are given the opportunity, support and platforms to develop their ideas into impactful enterprises.
Through the Uganda Climate Innovation Challenge, we are celebrating homegrown solutions that address environmental challenges while creating green jobs, strengthening livelihoods, promoting resource efficiency and contributing to sustainable development.
To all six winners, congratulations on this remarkable achievement! Your innovations are a testament to the ingenuity, determination and entrepreneurial spirit of Uganda’s young people.
We also recognise every finalist and innovator who participated in this journey. Every idea presented reflects an important contribution to building a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.
The challenge may have crowned its winners, but the journey of innovation and impact continues.
@GlobalFundWomen
#UCIC2026 #UgandaClimateInnovationChallenge
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The call to action is clear: the @Mglsd_UG the @NYCUGANDA , the @mofpedU , @UPFYA_2008 and local governments must work together to evaluate the previous Youth Action Plan, develop a properly funded successor and ensure youth priorities are reflected in plans and budgets.
#NYAP
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CELEBRATING THE WINNERS OF THE UGANDA CLIMATE INNOVATION CHALLENGE (UCIC) 2026! 🇺🇬
The future of Uganda’s green economy is being shaped by bold ideas, innovative thinking, and young leaders turning environmental challenges into practical, scalable solutions.
Following a competitive final evaluation at the UCIC 2026 Final Pitch Event co-hosted by the Youth Climate Council (YCC) Uganda in partnership with GAYO Uganda six outstanding youth-led enterprises emerged as winners, earning recognition and seed grant funding to scale their impact!
We are proud to congratulate:
1st Place – Karenzcreations (Karen Point Collection)Transforming discarded motorcycle tyres into functional wall mirrors with integrated wireless speakers, Karenzcreations demonstrates how creativity and upcycling give waste a new purpose within the circular economy.
2nd Place – Luther PlasticsBased in Wakiso, Luther Plastics turns discarded plastic into durable furniture. With 850 kg of plastic processed, 61 furniture units sold, and six young people employed at its Kawanda workshop, the enterprise demonstrates how plastic waste can drive green employment.
3rd Place – Smart Kuku Brooder (Beon Robotics (U) Ltd)Through automation and smart technology, Smart Kuku Brooder helps poultry farmers monitor and regulate brooding temperatures, receive alerts, and reduce reliance on charcoal. Backed by solar and battery backup, it supports climate-conscious farming.
4th Place – ABI Plastic Collectors & Recyclers LtdBy collecting, sorting, and processing used plastic bottles into PET flakes for recycling and manufacturing, ABI is strengthening the plastic recovery value chain and accelerating Uganda's transition to a circular economy.
5th Place – Green Shero LtdOperating in Fort Portal, Green Shero transforms plastic and biodegradable waste into recycled materials and Ekirisa Organic Manure. Since 2021, they have recovered over 7,890 tonnes of plastic, produced more than 2,365 tonnes of organic manure, supported over 200 farmers, and created more than 458 green livelihood opportunities!
6th Place – Munansi Green InitiativeChampioning nature-based solutions, Munansi Green Initiative promotes wild bee conservation, beekeeping, agroforestry, and climate-smart agriculture. Working with farmers, women, and young people, they support value addition to bee products, including honey, beeswax, and propolis.
Beyond the awards, these achievements represent the incredible possibilities that emerge when young innovators are supported with mentorship, platforms, and funding. Through the Uganda Climate Innovation Challenge, YCC Uganda remains committed to elevating homegrown youth solutions that protect our environment, create green jobs, and build climate resilience.
To all six winners, congratulations on this remarkable achievement! Your work is a testament to the ingenuity and determination of Uganda’s youth. We also celebrate every finalist and applicant who took part in this journey.
The pitch event may have concluded, but our youth climate action movement continues! ✊🌍
#YCCUganda #UCIC2026 #UgandaClimateInnovationChallenge
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Earlier today, we secured a UGX 8 million grant after emerging 2nd at the Uganda Climate Innovation Challenge (UCIC) Final Pitch Event!
As Co-Founder, this achievement means so much to me. It is a reminder that with vision, teamwork, resilience, and determination, we can turn our climate challenges into opportunities. At Luther Plastics, we are committed to transforming plastic waste into valuable, sustainable products, and this grant will go a long way in helping us scale our innovation and impact.
My sincere appreciation to GAYO and Youth Climate Council Uganda for this great initiative and for supporting youth-led climate solutions.
Special kudos to our incredible team: Lule Arthur, our Founder & CEO, our dedicated technical team, and everyone contributing to this journey. Proud of what we are building together.
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Yesterday, We celebrated Uganda's boldest youth-led green economy innovations at the Uganda Climate Innovation Challenge (UCIC) 2026! For our young people, climate action and youth employment are not two separate conversations, they are the exact same conversation. A massive congratulations to our 6 winners who shared a 37 million UGX grant pool, and to all 12 incredible finalists across Circular Economy, Clean Energy Innovation, Circular Regenerative Agriculture, and Climate Art and Storytelling.
We also proudly witnessed the official launch of the National Waste Pickers Association. You have been doing critical circular economy work long before the rest of us learned the term, and your efforts keep our cities clean. You deserve occupational health and safety, full recognition, and a rightful seat at the table with Government, KCCA, NEMA, and recyclers. Achieving Uganda's Tenfold Growth Strategy target and lowering youth unemployment means actively backing our young innovators and frontline workers.
To our banks and development partners, please design financial products that fit them without demanding land titles, and to the private sector, let your company be their first big customer. Our youth aren't just waiting for the jobs of tomorrow, they are creating them today!
The call to action is clear: the @Mglsd_UG the @NYCUGANDA , the @mofpedU , @UPFYA_2008 and local governments must work together to evaluate the previous Youth Action Plan, develop a properly funded successor and ensure youth priorities are reflected in plans and budgets.
#NYAP
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UCIC 2026 IS UNDERWAY!
The Uganda Climate Innovation Challenge 2026 Final Pitch Event is bringing together young innovators, policymakers, development partners, investors and climate champions at Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi.
From circular economy and clean energy to e-mobility and regenerative agriculture, youth-led innovators are showcasing homegrown solutions, pitching their ideas and demonstrating how innovation can drive climate action, create green jobs and advance Uganda’s green economy.
Today, we celebrate bold ideas, homegrown ingenuity and the young people shaping a more sustainable future.
The future is green. The innovators are here. The impact starts now!
#UCIC2026 #UgandaClimateInnovationChallenge
I’m excited to be part of the Uganda Climate Innovation Challenge (UCIC) Final Pitch Event, bringing together innovative minds and changemakers who believe that a sustainable future is possible through bold ideas and practical climate solutions.
#UCIC2026
#ClimateInnovation
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The countdown is officially on!
Just 4 days to the UCIC 2026 Final Pitch Event. Get ready to witness bold ideas and homegrown climate innovations take centre stage!
#UCIC2026 #UgandaClimateInnovationChallenge
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Meet the Finalists of the Uganda Climate Innovation Challenge (UCIC) 2026!
After an exciting journey of ideas, innovation and incubation, we are proud to unveil the 13 finalists who are set to take the stage at the UCIC 2026 Final Pitch Event!
Representing diverse enterprises and innovative ventures, these finalists are bringing forward solutions with the potential to address pressing climate challenges, advance sustainable practices and contribute to Uganda’s green economy.
From waste management and recycling to clean energy and sustainable agriculture, their innovations demonstrate the creativity, determination and entrepreneurial spirit needed to drive meaningful climate action.
📅 Date: 30th October 2026
📍 Venue: Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi, Kampala
🕗 Time: 8:00 AM
13 Finalists. Bold Ideas. One Shared Vision for a Sustainable Uganda.
Who will emerge as the standout climate innovators of UCIC 2026?
#UCIC2026 #UgandaClimateInnovationChallenge
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Wow, here is a recap to us all, from the #REC26&EXPO session on bringing Uganda's Energy Skills Gap.
#CleanEnergy!
#REC26!
"The energy transition is not just about changing how we power our lives; it's about equipping people with #Skills." ~ @mubsnews
The energy transition is not just about changing how we power our lives; it’s about equipping people with the skills.
This video at @ubctvuganda highlights outcomes from our #REC26 session on bridging Uganda’s energy skills gap.
#GreenEnergy #CleanEnergy
@IDRC_CRDI
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Meet The Finalists.
The Uganda Climate Innovation Challenge (UCIC) 2026 is bringing together emerging climate innovators whose ideas are challenging conventional approaches and exploring new possibilities for a more sustainable future.
Having progressed through the selection and incubation stages, the finalists are now preparing to showcase their innovations before partners, stakeholders and the wider innovation community.
Their solutions reflect the growing potential of Ugandan enterprises to turn climate challenges into opportunities for innovation, enterprise development and environmental impact.
The stage is set, and the pitches are just around the corner!
📅 30th October 2026
📍 Silver Springs Hotel, Bugolobi, Kampala
🕗 8:00 AM
#UCIC2026 #UgandaClimateInnovationChallenge
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Strengthening food security through evidence-based action. 🌍
Today, the @OPMUganda, UN agencies, relevant line ministries, members of the Diplomatic Corps and Civil Society Organisations convened for the dissemination of the 2026 Uganda Food Security and Nutrition Assessment Reports.
The reports highlight districts classified under #IPC Phase 3 Crisis and Phase 4 Emergency, providing critical evidence to inform targeted interventions, strengthen coordination and guide timely responses to food insecurity and malnutrition.
We recognise that food insecurity disproportionately affects vulnerable children, adolescent girls and families. Through strong partnerships and evidence-driven action, we can strengthen community resilience and help ensure that every child has the opportunity to survive, recover and thrive.
#FoodSecurity #Nutrition #HumanitarianResponse #Uganda #PlanInternationalUganda
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The energy transition is not just about changing how we power our lives; it’s about equipping people with the skills.
This video at @ubctvuganda highlights outcomes from our #REC26 session on bridging Uganda’s energy skills gap.
#GreenEnergy #CleanEnergy
@IDRC_CRDI
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Who will take the prize? 🏆👀
10 designers, 20 innovators on the podium, 2 tracks: trash fashion(Trashion) and trash innovation (trashovation), 1 stage.
Only the top 3 in will go home winners on 28 Oct at @TourBugandaUG
Who will it be ? 👉
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#MWEworks: @min_waterUg through the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation Department commissioned GASPA, Nyakabaale, and Mutunda Rural Growth Centers Water Supply and Sanitation Systems in Kiryandongo District.
@GCICUganda
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THE ANNUAL WEYONJE SANITATION CHALLENGE AMONG KAMPALA’S FIVE DIVISIONS IS BACK! WHICH DIVISION WILL WIN THE TROPHY THIS YEAR? 🏆
Today, we launched the 2026 Weyonje Sanitation Challenge in Kitalanga Zone, Kasanga Parish, Makindye Division, together with Makindye Town Clerk Mr Ssentongo Thomas, Director Physical Planning @Byendaimira , Executive Secretary Public Health Hon @NalukwagoJudith , Makindye Division political leaders, LC1 Chairpersons, Makindye Community SACCO, @towauchafu , Tubikiima waste collectors and residents.
We kicked off the challenge with a community cleanup and sensitisation, engaging residents on proper waste management and collective responsibility for cleaner, healthier communities.
The five divisions will compete and be assessed on:
✅ Solid Waste Management
✅ Fecal Sludge Management
✅ Health Inspection
✅ Greening & Beautification
✅ Innovation
Which Division will rise to the top?
Makindye, are you ready to Weyonje?
The battle for Kampala’s cleanest Division starts NOW! 🏆
@KCCAUG @Buzeki_Sharifah
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I was delighted to preside over the closing ceremony of the 2nd Schools’ Electric Cooking Competition at #REC2026, where I presented awards to outstanding students and schools following three days of exciting competition showcasing creativity, teamwork and innovation in modern cooking. Congratulations to all the winners and participants for demonstrating how young people can be powerful drivers of Uganda’s clean cooking transition.
I commend the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), with support from the UK Government through the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme, for championing this remarkable initiative. By using electric pressure cookers to prepare familiar family meals efficiently and sustainably, our students demonstrated the potential of innovation in advancing clean cooking.
I call upon schools, parents and partners to sustain this momentum by nurturing young innovators, promoting practical learning and empowering students to champion clean cooking in their communities.
#CleanCooking #YouthEmpowerment #REC2026
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Thank you, Hon. @MercyLakiskis, for honouring #REC2026 with your presence and presiding over the Schools’ Electric Cooking Competition awards ceremony.
Your commitment is invaluable in inspiring the next generation of clean cooking champions @Mglsd_UG @UKinUganda @irenebateebe @PNyamutoro @DrMusenero
I was delighted to preside over the closing ceremony of the 2nd Schools’ Electric Cooking Competition at #REC2026, where I presented awards to outstanding students and schools following three days of exciting competition showcasing creativity, teamwork and innovation in modern cooking. Congratulations to all the winners and participants for demonstrating how young people can be powerful drivers of Uganda’s clean cooking transition.
I commend the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and the National Renewable Energy Platform (NREP), with support from the UK Government through the Modern Energy Cooking Services (MECS) programme, for championing this remarkable initiative. By using electric pressure cookers to prepare familiar family meals efficiently and sustainably, our students demonstrated the potential of innovation in advancing clean cooking.
I call upon schools, parents and partners to sustain this momentum by nurturing young innovators, promoting practical learning and empowering students to champion clean cooking in their communities.
#CleanCooking #YouthEmpowerment #REC2026