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Bundibugyo District is widely known as Uganda's cocoa powerhouse, producing a significant share of the country's cocoa. The crop is the backbone of the local economy, providing income and employment to thousands of families while contributing greatly to Uganda's export earnings.

However, the district faces challenges due to the #Ebola outbreak, which has created fear among communities and disrupted trade and movement. Farmers, traders, and businesses are feeling the effects as health authorities work to contain the disease.

Despite these challenges, the people of Bundibugyo remain resilient, balancing efforts to protect public health while sustaining cocoa production, the district's most important economic activity.

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🌟 Hello June! At @8TechConsults, we’re diving into the mid‑year with purpose innovation, cybersecurity, and smarter tech solutions.

This month, we’re focusing on growth, creativity, and impact. 🚀 Let’s build the future together! #ICT #Innovation #Cybersecurity #TechTrends

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Ajero Roseline, a seasoned and enterprising farmer from Bukedea District, has built a diversified farming enterprise through dedication, innovation, and hard work. Over the years, she has expanded her agricultural activities into fishing, poultry, and other income generating farming ventures, making her farm a model of diversified agriculture within the community.

Through her experience, Ajero has demonstrated how combining different agricultural enterprises can improve household income, increase resilience, and create more opportunities for growth. Her passion for farming and willingness to embrace new ideas have enabled her to continuously improve productivity and sustainability on her farm.

During a visit by the @ict4farmers team, Ajero shared practical insights into managing multiple farming activities and highlighted the importance of knowledge, innovation, and continuous learning in modern agriculture. She also emphasized the role of ICT in helping farmers access information, improve market access, and adopt better farming practices.

This project is funded by: @MoICT_Ug @UCC_Official @UCC_ED @8TechConsults @unffe

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All the participating farmers received certificates & Tshirts as shared by PM @BSsekitto, COO @8TechConsults , who encouraged participants to use the skills effectively and promised more support in related areas to strengthen farmers' ability to embrace technology
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Today marked the end of digital skills training in Buikwe District, where over 100 farmers gained practical skills in product marketing, Microsoft Excel for farm and household budgeting, e-government services, Mobile Money use, and accessing agricultural platforms for market.

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For the closing ceremony was led by the Deputy RDC, Mr. Isaac Walugembe, who appreciated @UCC_Official for bringing digital literacy closer to farmers and urged participants to put the skills into practice to improve their livelihoods. @UCC_ED
@BuikweDfa @Mbikkotown

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The closing ceremony was also done by Mrs. Ruth Naluyombya, the Woman Councillor for Lwanda Sub-county, who encouraged participants to actively apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the training. She urged farmers to embrace the use of digital devices and technologies.

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The five-day #ICT4Farmers training in Rakai District that impacted over 100 farmers has officially concluded with closing remarks from Mr. Rukundo Allan an official from @UCC_Official Western Regional Office certificate handover & t-shirts to appreciate the participants
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Yesterday, the @ict4farmers team conducted a courtesy field visit to Mugabwiire Frank’s farm in Kasoroza Village, Kigaaga Parish, Nyakagyeme Sub-county, Rukungiri District.

A passionate small-scale farmer, Mugabwiire is engaged in cattle keeping, piggery, goat rearing, and plantation farming building a diversified enterprise focused on productivity and sustainability.

Unlike many farmers still hesitant about technology, Mugabwiire has already embraced ICT in his farming operations. From CCTV cameras for farm security and monitoring to organized digital record keeping, his farm is a clear example of how technology can improve efficiency and management in agriculture.

He encouraged fellow farmers to adopt ICT solutions, noting that modern farming goes beyond hard work it also requires smart systems and innovation.

This programme is funded by: @MoICT_Ug @UCC_Official @UCC_ED @8TechConsults @unffe

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Semu Pimo Wakamu, a small scale farmer from Ndeinja I Village in Rwampara District, has spent years relying on traditional farming methods to manage his banana, yam, and coffee gardens, alongside poultry, goat rearing, and beekeeping. Although dedicated to farming, he had never fully embraced ICT in his daily farm operations.

After participating in the @ict4farmers training programme, Semu says his perspective on farming has greatly changed. Inspired by the digital skills acquired during the training, he is now determined to integrate ICT into his farm management practices to improve productivity and access information more easily.

During the team’s visit to his farm, Semu proudly shared his record keeping practices and encouraged fellow farmers to embrace technology in agriculture. One of the most exciting moments for him was learning how to use the Google Camera feature to identify plant diseases and discover the botanical names of crops directly from his smartphone.

Semu believes that adopting ICT will not only transform his farm but also inspire other farmers in his community to modernize their agricultural practices.

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We celebrate the inspiring journey of Ssenkumba John, who has shown that digital tools are not just for offices they are powerful enablers for modern farming.

His farm stands as a living example of how small‑scale farmers can embrace digital solutions to improve efficiency👏

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Ssenkumba John, a small scale coffee farmer from Kiwaguzi Village in Rakai District, has gradually transformed his farm by embracing technology alongside traditional farming practices. While many farmers in his community still rely entirely on manual systems, Ssenkumba chose a different path by integrating ICT into his daily farm operations.

During a visit by the @ict4farmers team and participants, Ssenkumba shared his journey and encouraged fellow farmers to embrace technology in #agriculture. He explained that ICT is no longer only for offices and businesses, but also an important tool for modern farming.

To many participants, Ssenkumba’s farm stood as a practical example of how even small scale farmers can use digital solutions to improve efficiency, strengthen farm management, and prepare for the future of agriculture.

The project is powered by: @MoICT_Ug @UCC_Official @UCC_ED @8TechConsults @unffe

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This evening, the team was hosted on Ekisweko, KBS FM 107.7 where they engaged the public in a discussion about the ongoing #ICT4Farmers trainings.
The discussion focused on the importance of digital inclusion in modern agriculture emphasizing how ICT can support farmers in areas

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In Buikwe, the team was visited by Mr. Adrogu William, Senior Officer at the @UCC_Official Mbale Office
He encouraged farmers to embrace technological change and make the most of it, emphasizing that learning has no age limits & thanked them for their commitment to learning.

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As virtual meetings and online learning become everyday essentials, our #ICT4Farmers programme is helping farmers step confidently into this space.

Today’s session also covered how to join meetings/classes, communicate effectively, and use the platform for information sharing

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In the mid-morning session, participants were introduced to e-government services such as the E-passport system, e-Citizen, NIRA and URA e-tax platforms. They learned how to access these services online, create accounts, check status and make basic payments.@UCC_ED @URAuganda

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@UCC_Official @UCC_ED @RakaiDistrict During the mid-morning session, participants underwent a mindset change module for encouraging the adoption of digital technology as a key driver of success in modern agriculture and everyday life. The session emphasized the importance of have a positive attitude toward tech.

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This morning, the team arrived at the District Agricultural Information Training Center in Kiwaguzi Village, Lwanda Sub-county, Rakai District, where they established a base for the five-day #ICT4Farmers training programme.
@UCC_Official @UCC_ED @RakaiDistrict

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While the team in Buikwe District settled at St Luke Vocational Institute, Ngogwe Village, Namulesa Parish. The day began with registration, filling in the pre-evaluation tool, going through the training objectives and sharing expectations for the training.

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“My perspective towards technology as a farmer greatly changed from this training. It has truly been an eye‑opener.” Rodgers

These stories remind us why the #ICT4Farmers programme matters 👏
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