Young Ugandans Unveiled: The GoldenPosts Journey That’s Changing the Narrative

The GoldenPosts initiative has recently taken Ugandan social media by storm, highlighting the nation's beauty, culture, and development. Spearheaded by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC), this campaign aims to reshape Uganda's narrative by showcasing positive stories from various communities.

In January 2025, Hon. Nyombi Thembo, the Executive Director of UCC, announced the launch of #GoldenPosts, emphasizing its focus on uplifting local success stories. He stated, "This initiative is all about changing the narrative around Uganda by showcasing the incredible stories and successes happening right in our communities."

The campaign kicked off with a transformative tour to Kassanda, where participants engaged with thriving farming projects. Maama Kampala, a prominent social media influencer, shared her excitement: "Tomorrow the UCC_ED leads the GoldenPosts initiative, a journey to Kassanda to celebrate and learn from successful farmers."

Building on this momentum, the GoldenPosts team embarked on a journey to Northern Uganda. Robert Asiimwe, a member of the anchor group, shared, "The #GoldenPosts Trip begins! @LindaEvelyn_N and I part of the anchor group of GoldenPosts, exploring key government infrastructure projects." This was during the #Goldenposts visit at the Bunyoro zonal industrial hub in Masindi.

The Industrial hub manager, Ms. Turyahebwa Scovia Agatha noted that Students graduated with level one certificates from the Bunyoro Zonal Industrial hub in Masindi after successfully completing the six months training in vocational studies. Courses offered include;

1. Welding
2. Carpentry
3. Shoemaking
4. Hair dressing
5. Baking.
6. Tailoring,

Ms. Turyahebwa added that the skills these young people acquire from this hub are all provided at zero cost by the government of Uganda. She added that the hub targets young and socio-economically challenged Ugandans from the region as a bridge to promote industrialization and social economic development. She also added that startup kits for graduates to support there entreneurship journey is work in the pipeline.

Goldenposts team proceeded with a game drive through Murchison falls National Park enjoying the enchanting beauty of the wild and the shimmering Nile waterfalls that gradually give way to serenity along the flow to cool the trumpeting elephants and other animals.