The agricultural sector is the backbone of Uganda’s economy, providing livelihoods for millions of people. However, the industry is facing a significant threat from counterfeit agro-inputs, which can have devastating consequences for farmers, the economy, and the country’s food security…
Coffee is a vital crop for Uganda’s economy, contributing 23% of the country’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and employing nearly one in four Ugandans. In light of this, the Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB), under the leadership of Mercy Kainobwisho,…
Angellar Babirye is a Ugandan farmer who is touching the lives of several youth through her start-up known as Lamalo Essentials, an entity from which she is minting money through value addition to agricultural produce. Being one of the icons…
Uganda’s economic growth is poised to receive a significant boost from the acceleration of agro-industrialisation, a strategy that has garnered support from key stakeholders, including Stanbic Bank, plus the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF). As such, this…
Backyard farming, also known as home gardening or urban agriculture, is a growing trend that offers numerous benefits for individuals, communities, and the environment. By cultivating crops or raising livestock in one’s backyard, individuals can produce fresh, nutritious food while…
Apiculture, or beekeeping, has emerged as a highly profitable sector in Uganda, driven by the growing demand for honey and its byproducts. Mountains of the Moon University, in collaboration with Coöperatie Leren voor Morgen and other partners like Caritas Foundation-Kasese…
As the world edges closer to climate tipping points, Nairobi this week becomes the heartbeat of agricultural innovation and planetary survival. At the inaugural CGIAR Science Week, global science minds are converging with Africa’s leading development voices and East Africa…
A team of innovative Ugandan researchers, led by Fiona Magoba and Louis Muhindo, has developed a groundbreaking mobile application, PeDD, which empowers farmers to diagnose crop diseases instantly and receive expert recommendations for treatment and prevention. This cutting-edge technology has…
In the heart of Uganda, a remarkable entrepreneur, Aturinda Catherine, is revolutionizing the agribusiness sector. As a passionate agricultural researcher and clinical nutritionist, Aturinda is dedicated to feeding Ugandans nutritious food while earning a substantial income. From Humble Beginnings to…
The world is facing unprecedented challenges in feeding its growing population amidst rising temperatures, unpredictable weather patterns, and declining soil fertility. However, according to Jean Claude Niyomugabo, a researcher with Agribusiness Community, a Non-Governmental Organisation (NGO), an innovative approach is…
Kampala, Uganda – The Stanbic Economic Insights Symposium 2025 wasn’t just another gathering of policymakers and economists. It was a reality check. And when Adam Mugume, Executive Director at Bank of Uganda, took the stage, he delivered an analogy that…
The state Minister for Minerals, Hon. Phiona Nyamutoro, joined Inspire Africa Coffee during the weekend to launch the first ever Coffee Marathon in Uganda. The Coffee Marathon, which is set to happen on May 24, 2025, at the Inspire Africa Coffee Park…
In Uganda’s agricultural sector, a quiet revolution is underway, driven by the passion and dedication of Catherine Aturinda, a clinical researcher, nutritionist and agricultural enthusiast. As a nutritionist and founder of Nouri-Mix Porridge, Aturinda has always been driven to make…
Ugandan farmers have long struggled with the adverse effects of climate change, which have severely impacted agricultural productivity. However, Dr. Clare Mukankusi, a renowned researcher in improved seeds, is breaking new ground by breeding climate-resilient bean varieties. Her innovative work…
As Ugandan farmers battle prolonged drought and delayed wet seasons, experts emphasize that sustainable agriculture is the only lasting solution to climate change. Uganda, like many African countries, is increasingly experiencing drought due to climate change, leading to devastating effects…