Uganda’s future lies in disciplined, innovative and patriotic youth-led enterprises capable of competing on regional and global markets,” - Col. @edthnaka, Head of Unit and Patron of @YPAGoats.
During the 18th Anniversary Celebrations of @YPAGoats, Col. @edthnaka was honoured with an award by the MD @YPAGoats, Mr. @ObedBen_ in recognition of her distinguished service to the Government of Uganda and steadfast support towards youth empowerment.
She commended the remarkable journey of YPA from a small youth initiative of 21 members into a continental agribusiness and empowerment movement impacting thousands of lives across Africa, while urging members to embrace transparency, innovation, and unity in building sustainable businesses.
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During the 18th Anniversary Celebrations of @YPAGoats, Col. @edthnaka was honoured with a prestigious award by MD Mr. @ObedBen_ for her distinguished service to the Government of Uganda and unwavering support for youth empowerment.
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Col.@edthnaka praised @YPAGoats remarkable growth from a small group of 21 members into a powerful continental agribusiness and empowerment movement while challenging members to uphold transparency, innovation, and unity in building sustainable enterprises.
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At the 18th Anniversary celebrations of @YPAGoats , Col. @edthnaka emphasized the critical role of disciplined, innovative and patriotic youth-led enterprises in advancing Uganda’s competitiveness on regional and global markets.
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In recognition of Col.@edthnaka distinguished public service and unwavering commitment to youth empowerment, she was honoured by MD @ObedBen_ and she applauded YPA’s evolution into a continental agribusiness and empowerment movement driving socio-economic impact across Africa.
Today, at Kololo ceremonial grounds, we were inspired by the remarkable growth, transformation, resilience and great impact showcased by @YPAGoats’ at their marvelously attended 18th Annual General Meeting.
A journey that started in 2008, by a focused youthful leader MD @ObedBen_, has grown into a big enterprise with presence across 16 countries on the African continent and keeping over 157,422 pleasant goats. Amazingly, Youth Platform Africa (YPA) owns over 7,000 acres of maize and 15,000 beehives in Uganda, as well as more than 17,000 acres in Tanzania. YPA is also taking bold steps in industrialization through importing and operationalizing machinery and equipment that include; combine harvesters, plows (ploughs), harrows, row crop cultivators and above all, their processing plant is ongoing.
YPA has several markets and offices beyond the Great Lakes region, stretching to the United Arab Emirates particularly in Dubai, South Africa, Zambia to mention but a few, and their coordination with able partners in India, Türkiye, Pakistan, Egypt and still expanding.
We deeply appreciate His Royal Highness Chief Chamuka VI from the Republic of Zambia, for graciously attending YPA’s event while accompanied by a delegation from his Kingdom and representatives from the Zambian government led by Mr. Kaumbu Mwondela, the Vice Chairperson of the Anti-Corruption Coalition of Zambia @ACCZambia. This was a clear gesture of strengthening the spirit of Pan-Africanism, solidarity and the much needed collaboration for collective growth.
Grateful to the Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Dev’t @Mglsd_UG, Dr. @AggreyKibenge, who ably delivered H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni’s message that commended the leadership and members of @YPAGoats for championing sustainable agro-business initiatives aligned with Uganda’s National Development agenda and advancing socio-economic transformation across communities.
Congratulations to the entire @YPAGoats leadership spearheaded by Eng. Kambugu Kyeyune Peter, the Chairman Board of Governors, the Board members, the Managing Director @ObedBen_ and his able management and administrative teams.
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Today, Col. @edthnaka, attended the @YPAGoats Annual General Meeting at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds and she was welcomed by the MD, @YPAGoats, Mr. @ObedBen_.
The ceremony was graced by Dr. Aggrey David Kibenge, PS @Mglsd_UG representing the Guest of Honour,..
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..H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni, His Royal Highness Chief Kyamuka VI from Zambia, Rtd. Bishop SDA Church, Pr. Aliddewa Aliddeku, Rev. Tumusiime Esau from Central Buganda Diocese- Gomba and Pr. Wilson Bugembe.
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At Kololo Ceremonial Grounds!
A powerful gathering of senior government officials, religious & cultural leaders, investors and stakeholders united around youth empowerment, institutional collaboration and investment-led transformation.
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@Rwakakamba what's your take on increasing Agric investment using @YPAGoats model of group investment in form of unit trusts in order to scale up Agric prodn and productivity bse our leverage is in agric? What can we do to streamline and legalize this new norm to accommodate many investors?
The YPA Annual General Meeting is back. 22.05.2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds. The guest of honour will be the President of Zambia. Don’t miss a chance to interact with the biggest goat keepers in Uganda. Entrance is free