Uganda’s poultry sector is emerging as a powerful engine for national development, moving beyond subsistence farming to become a cornerstone of agricultural transformation, job creation, and food security. This was the central message delivered by the Minister of Agriculture, Animal…
In a profound display of regional solidarity and strategic economic foresight, the President of Uganda H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart H.E. Dr. William Ruto, concluded an official State Visit on Tuesday, July 30th, 2025, by signing eight…
In a nation where agriculture is the backbone of the economy and a significant percentage of the population relies on it for survival, the story of Celestine Suubi and Suubi Agro Company Limited is a powerful testament to how strategic…
In a powerful testament to the transformative potential of grassroots economic empowerment, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni this week concluded his Parish Development Model (PDM) Zonal Tours in the Greater Mukono sub-region, including the remote Buvuma Island. His visits highlighted inspiring…
As Uganda prepares to celebrate Eid Adha on June 6, 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF) has rolled out strict directives to ensure that meat sold across the country is safe for human consumption. The directives,…
As the world grapples with the challenges of poverty and unemployment, a distinguished Agripreneur and Presidential Adviser on value addition, Dr. Hillary Emma Musoke, is calling on youths to leverage on agriculture to break the chains of generational poverty. According…
By Publicist East Africa Editorial Desk Uganda’s fertile soils, favourable climate, and hardworking farmers have earned the country a strong reputation as the ‘food basket of Africa.’ But while our agricultural exports continue to grow in volume, their value remains…
The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries (MAAIF), Frank Tumwebaze, is set to co-host the Stanbic Consumer Conference scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, via Microsoft Teams, starting 7:30AM-1:00PM. Minister Tumwebaze, who will be co-hosting the conference with Paul…
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…
President Yoweri Museveni’s new ban on the exportation of raw materials aims to encourage value addition in Uganda, potentially transforming the agricultural sector. President Museveni issued the Monday April 7, 2025, via the official State House X(Twitter) handle @StateHouseUg with…
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…
Uganda’s livestock industry has been plagued by the recurring outbreaks of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD), resulting in significant economic losses for farmers and the government. To combat this, the government has proposed a cost-sharing initiative for FMD vaccination in…