Minister Anite Evelyn touring exhibition stalls
@ the 13th Honey week at Akamwesi Complex
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Minister Anite Evelyn touring exhibition stalls
@ the 13th Honey week at Akamwesi Complex
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PREC-Karamoja participants weaving a Hive
At Nabiratuk subcounty Moroto
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Who We Are

TUNADO is the apex body recognized by the public and government of Uganda to coordinate the apiculture sector in Uganda. TUNADO is a membership body that unites producers (beekeepers), processors, packers, service providers (trainers, researches, marketers, and equipment manufacturers), development partners, government and all other stakeholders towards apiculture development in Uganda.

Stories from the Hives

API Newsletter

Inside Issue 37

  • World of Bees celebrates six years of existence
  • What to consider before labeling your bee products
  • Our new projects 2025
  • In my village, Beekeeping was for the elderly
  • Know your apiary master for better services
  • Our field work pictorial
  • The youth take over

World of Bees celebrates six years of existence

Aproximately 5 years ago, it was not uncommon for a farmer that was involved in beekeeping to complain about the absence of market for their honey. As if this was not enough, they could also throw in a line about other hive products More:

The youth take over beekeeping

In recent years, beekeeping in Uganda has gained significant recognition. Beyond its economic potential, beekeeping plays a vital role in agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. However, a pressing challenge exists: engaging the youth in this traditional yet lucrative practice. More:

Our Projects

  • Prevention and reduction of exploitative child labour (PREC) 2023-2026

    Children (as defined by World Bank for ages 0-14 years) make up 46% of the total population in Uganda. However, 6.2 million (40%) of the children aged 5-17 years are involved in child labour excluding HH chores (UBOS – National Labour Survey, 2021), Child labour is highest in Karamoja (56%) compared to other regions in

    January 16, 2024
  • Karamoja RISE-K Project 2023-2027

    Resilience, inclusiveness, sustainability and empowerment of communities in karamoja (RISE-K) Project Uganda is endowed with natural resources but governance of natural resources and the effects of climate change have exacerbated the levels of poverty, disaster and humanitarian needs. While Uganda has made considerable progress in reducing the proportion of households experiencing poverty, 47% of households

    January 16, 2024
  • Inclusive Entrepreneurship INC-ENT 2022- 2024

    INC-ENT is a five year project that started in 2022, implemented by TUNADO in three districts of Kabarole, Bulisa and Hoima. The project is funded by the government of Belgium under the Director General for Development DGD through Trias Uganda, a Belgium development organisation that supports family farmers and entrepreneurs through their member based organisations

    January 16, 2024
  • Bees for BATWA Phase 2 (2023 – 2024)

    Bees for BATWA Phase 2

    January 16, 2024

Publications

Opportunities

Events & Trainings  

Honey Week 2025: 

Honey Week 2025
AUGUST

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APIMONDIA:

APIMONDIA 2025
Copenhagen

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Training Videos

Facts & Figures
Our activities in Numbers

100,000+
Bee
Keepers Reached
in Uganda

45,000
Women Trained &
Involved in entire Apiculture
value chain

1,400
PwDs trained in beekeeping and the entire honey value chain

14,600
Tonnes of Honey
Produced Annually

Partners