The group being flagged off from Bulange, Mengo.
A group of 100 people from various sectors within the Buganda Kingdom has been flagged off by the Minister for Agriculture and Animal Industry, Hajji Amisi Kakomo, to travel to Kenya for specialized training in modern farming practices.
The delegation includes senior clan leaders (Abataka Ab’Obusolya), county chiefs (Abamasaza), clan representatives, and other key stakeholders.
The participants will undergo five days of intensive training aimed at equipping them with new agricultural skills, focusing on effective land use and mixed-crop farming to enhance productivity and competitiveness in both local and international markets.
This initiative is spearheaded by the Kabaka Foundation as part of its broader mission to promote sustainable agriculture and economic empowerment across Buganda.
During the flag-off ceremony held at Bulange, Mengo, Minister Hajji Kakomo urged the farmers to make the most of the lessons they will receive and to share the knowledge with fellow farmers upon their return.
The team before their departure to Kenya.
Minister Kakomo reminded the participants that the Kingdom’s agricultural initiatives are part of a wider effort to restore Buganda’s leadership in agriculture, as it was historically known for producing and exporting coffee and food crops in large quantities.
The Chairperson of the Council of Clan Heads, Namwama Augustine Kizito Mutumba, who also took part in the ceremony, noted that the involvement of clan heads in such programs is a deliberate step to inspire the younger generation, especially the youth, to view agriculture as a key source of wealth and development.
The Attorney General of Buganda, Owek. Christopher Bwanika, who also serves on the Board of Kabaka Foundation, expressed gratitude to His Majesty the Kabaka for continuously guiding his people toward development. He encouraged the participants to apply the knowledge gained during the training for the betterment of their communities.
The Chief Executive Officer of Kabaka Foundation, Edward Kaggwa Ndagala, urged the farmers to study Kenya’s agricultural market closely.
He remarked that:
“Kenya captured much of our market because when you visit Ugandan markets at night, most of the trucks loading produce are from Kenya. Yet, we have better and more fertile land capable of producing even higher-quality crops,” explained Omuk. Ndagala.
This agricultural training initiative is organized by the Kabaka Foundation in collaboration with Heifer International and other international partners, as part of the Kingdom’s ongoing efforts to modernize agriculture and strengthen food security in Buganda.