Mercy Melody Kayodi

Empowered youth. Inclusive futures. Real stories.

Knowledge is power but action is everything.

Inclusion is leadership: After the UNDP capacity building in Buganda, Ntege James a young change maker is taking climate action back to his community because everyone deserves a voice in shaping our future. #BioFiN #GenGreen #ROOTS

On behalf of the Resident Representative, our Deputy Resident Representative - Mr. Ian King, @IanKingUg joined the closer of the 2026 Uganda Water and Environment Week, re echoing the message on the importance of inclusive water resource management for Uganda’s development priorities. He emphasized that water is fundamentally a development issue, strongly linked to a healthy population, the human capital needed to drive Uganda’s growth ambitions. "Water is a resilience building issue, it enhances community, people’s, and ecosystem resilience making it a core foundation for human development, health, and resilience." he said. #ClimateAction

Great exchange with Hon. @MosesMagogo and @OfficialFUFA on the growing role of sports in national development. 🇺🇬⚽️ Beyond bringing people together, sports can also be a driver of development by enhancing tourism, expansion of infrastructure, local economic development & jobs for the youth. #Sports4Development

Access to clean and safe water is fundamental for all 💧- it touches every part of life, from what we drink to how we grow food, support health services, and keep livestock healthy 🐄, ultimately helping build lasting peace in communities ✨. In Karamoja 🇺🇬, @UNDP and @KoicaUganda, through the BRICK Project, have expanded access to safe, reliable water by installing solar-powered water supply systems ☀️💧- supporting both people and animals. Three piped water supply systems and six production wells have now been handed over to communities in Kaabong, Kotido, and Moroto 🙌💦. Read More: undp.org/uganda/blog/de… #SDG6 #CleanWaterAndSanitation

“The discussion in the workshop once again showed that localizing the SDGs is not only a policy imperative, it is a practical necessity. The SDGs will be achieved through enabling districts, cities, municipalities, and communities to be part of their accelerated delivery. The consultations demonstrated the impressive progress Uganda continues to make in translating global goals into local development realities.” - @NwanneObahor #SDGs #LeaveNoOneBehind

PS Ben Kumumanya Advances MoLG–UNDP Partnership for Improved Service Delivery The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government (MoLG), Ben Kumumanya, in an engagement with the UNDP Resident Representative in Uganda, Ms. Nwanne Vwede-Obahor, at the UNDP offices.

RT @NwanneObahor: Great exchanges with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Local Government @MoLGUgand - Mr. Ben Kumumanya, as we di…

Great to have met with the @giz_uganda Country Director - James Macbeth Forbes. Our discussions identified strong collaboration opportunities in agricultural value chains, MSME finance, rural enterprise development, renewable energy, clean cooking, governance and justice systems, water and climate action, refugee livelihoods, digital transformation, gender and youth empowerment. This lays a solid foundation for impactful joint action in Uganda. #SDGs #PartnersAtCore

What is the E-Mobility Skilling Initiative? ⚡ @UNDPUganda, @MakUnipod & @KiiraMotors, are equipping university students with hands-on skills to power Uganda’s electric mobility future. 🔋🚗 From EV systems & battery technologies to software integration and charging infrastructure, the initiative is building a new generation of engineers, innovators and job creators — with 25 students already trained and driving Uganda’s 🇺🇬 green transition. Read more here 🔗 bit.ly/4bvhqhT

Are you a young innovator aged 18–30? 🌍 UNEP’s #YoungChamps programme awards young entrepreneurs with public recognition, money allocation, training, mentorship, & the opportunity to pitch for financial backing. Apply before 31 March. 🌳🌴unep.org/youngchampions…

#BusinessSustainability at #E4PP26 For any business to grow, it has to be viable, and it must be easily identifiable in the market Qtn: Why should a customer buy your product? Is it high quality? Does it support the environment & promote healthy livelihoods? What makes it unique

#HappeningNow Join us for the Entrepreneurship 4 Peace Programme Don’t miss this opportunity to ignite your entrepreneurial journey, connect with changemakers, and build solutions for peace and sustainability. Be there. Be inspired. Be the change.

According to a scale audit conducted with guidance from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (@UNBSug), 4 out of 5 traders tested failed to meet the acceptable weighing tolerance, meaning consumers could be paying for more beans than they actually receive. From imbalanced scales to weights outside the legal 15 gram allowance, the findings raise serious questions about accuracy in everyday trade. This investigation, “Faulty Scales Cost Kampala Consumers,” highlights why verified and certified weighing instruments matter for fair trade, consumer protection, and trust in our markets. Are you really getting what you pay for?

Inspired by the farmers' enthusiasm to implement and share the technique. Grateful to support regenerative farming in the region. #SoilHealth #SustainableAgriculture #RegenerativeFarming

natural nutrient cycling, reduced erosion and reduced need for chemical fertilizers. These practices empower smallholder farmers to regenerate degraded soils, cut costs, boost yields, and build resilient, stronger communities in northern Uganda.

Facilitated hands-on three-pit hot composting training for farmers in Omoro and Nwoya districts. This low-cost method transforms on-farm waste into high-quality organic manure, actively restoring soil health through enhanced structure, better water retention,

I visited learners under @UNDPUganda’s 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐈𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 at the Makerere Innovation Pod @MakUnipod, where I encouraged them to keep exploring new innovations and to take advantage of the African Continental Free Trade Area #AfCFTA. I urged them to use their gained knowledge and skills to build a vibrant fashion industry in Uganda, one that can create numerous jobs and opportunities for many people especially the #Youth. #FashionForwardUG #TimbuktooInitiative #PartnersAtCore

𝐕𝐨𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐒𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 Initiative. “I have developed more confidence in fashion now, and I can use these skills to build my own business and earn a living.” 📸Abeine Yvette Jemima #FashionForwardUG @ahunnaeziakonwa #TimbuktooInitiative